Job Title: Project Delivery Manager
Location: Gateway, General Trias, Cavite (On-site)
Job Summary
The Project Delivery Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of capital projects, ensuring safe, on-time, and within-budget execution while meeting quality and performance standards. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams including Factory Operations, PMO, Engineering, R&D, Procurement, Quality, and contractors to successfully plan, execute, commission, and close projects in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
1.Project Planning & Design
Collaborate with Factory teams and PMO on facility layouts, automation initiatives, business case development, and future innovation projects.
Review existing operational processes and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity.
Resolve design conflicts and technical challenges by proposing practical engineering solutions.
Lead design reviews and support issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop User Requirement Specifications (URS) and technical specifications for procurement packages, supplier RFPs, and bidding activities.
2. Project Execution & Delivery
Lead the development of Project Execution Plans (PEP), project schedules, work sequencing, and project safety plans.
Participate in contractor evaluation and selection to ensure alignment with project requirements.
Support contractor mobilization and ensure compliance with safety standards, policies, and training requirements.
Oversee project execution to ensure adherence to approved scope, budget, schedule, and quality standards.
Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and reviews to monitor project safety, quality, and progress.
Facilitate project meetings and provide engineering management support to project workstreams.
Escalate project risks, issues, and decisions to project leadership and steering committees as required.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with R&D and Procurement teams to support Manufacturing Process Trials (MPT).
Coordinate and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and stability testing activities with key stakeholders.
Lead ramp-up and commissioning activities to achieve production and performance targets.
4. Asset & Project Closeout Management
Ensure proper asset tagging, fixed asset maintenance processes, asset capitalization, and project asset audits.
Manage project closeout activities and prepare project completion documentation for final handover.
5. Engineering Standards & Continuous Improvement
Support the establishment and implementation of engineering best practices in mechanical, electrical, controls, and automation systems.
Ensure compliance with engineering standards and support development of the plant masterplan.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote operational excellence across projects.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
At least 3-5 years of experience in project management within manufacturing, FMCG, food production, consumer goods, or industrial environments.
Strong knowledge of capital project execution, engineering design, construction management, and commissioning.
Experience working with contractors, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Excellent leadership, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in project planning and project management tools.
Preferred Qualifications
PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent Project Management certification.
Experience managing automation, controls, and plant engineering projects.
Knowledge of asset management, capitalization processes, and industrial safety standards.
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