Senior Project Manager, Engineering (Mechanical)

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Position Summary

At Nestlé, we are driven by our purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. The Senior Project Manager, Engineering plays a critical role in delivering safe, compliant, and value-creating capital projects that support Nestlé’s manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for the end-to-end leadership of complex, high-value capital projects, extending from early conceptual studies through execution, commissioning, and project close-out. The role provides technical leadership, project governance, and stakeholder alignment while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with Nestlé standards and regulatory requirements. Note: this position is an existing vacancy.

Key Responsibilities

Capital Project Leadership

Lead large and complex capital investment projects from feasibility through project close-out.
Develop capital project requirements and business cases to secure funding approval.
Lead conceptual, basic, and detailed engineering design using Early Management / TPM methodology.
Resolve project conflicts and risks proactively across multiple priorities.

Project Controls & Governance

Own scope, schedule, cost, risk, and change management per Nestlé Capital Governance.
Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as required.
Ensure accurate forecasting, project accounting, depreciation tracking, and financial close-out.
Communicate project status to stakeholders from shop floor to senior leadership.

Safety, Quality & Compliance Leadership

Champion Environmental, Health & Safety (SHE) through all project stages.
Ensure compliance with Good Engineering Practices, GMPs, building codes, and legislation.
Partner with Manufacturing, SHE, and Quality to deliver compliant technical solutions.

Technical & Engineering Oversight

Maintain accountability for User Requirement Specifications (URS), procurement, installation, commissioning, qualification, verification, and final handover of capital assets.
Provide senior technical oversight across electrical, automation, processing, packaging, utilities, and infrastructure projects.
Oversee application of Factory Automation Systems (FAS), MES, PLC, HMI, robotics, and digital manufacturing solutions where applicable.

Contractor & Stakeholder Management

Lead and manage engineering consultants, system integrators, OEMs, contractors, and suppliers.
Influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority, ensuring alignment with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Procurement.
Ensure compliance with Nestlé Procure-to-Pay, contractor safety, and supplier management standards.

Capability Building

Mentor and coach Project Engineers and junior Project Managers.
Drive continuous improvement in project delivery practices, technical standards, and execution discipline.

What Will Make You Successful

Education & Experience

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, or related discipline.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation strongly preferred.
8+ years of progressive engineering and project management experience in food, confectionery, ice cream, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated success delivering complex, brownfield capital projects in live manufacturing operations.
Experience leading electrical, automation, packaging, processing, utilities, and building construction projects.

Technical & Professional Expertise

Strong knowledge of electrical and controls systems, including single line diagrams, PLC architectures, HMI systems, P&IDs, controls networks, and digital manufacturing infrastructure.
Hands-on experience with Factory Automation Systems (FAS), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), PLCs, HMIs, motion control, and industrial robotics.
Working knowledge of utilities systems such as refrigeration, compressed air, boilers, and natural gas systems.
Proficiency with engineering and project tools including MS Project, AutoCAD, SAP (procurement and project transactions), and MS Office applications.
Solid understanding of project accounting, depreciation, capital expenditure tracking, and project close-out.

Leadership & Behaviours

Demonstrated safety leadership with a strong commitment to Environmental, Health & Safety excellence.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capability.
Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to successfully manage multiple projects in parallel within a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Alignment with the Nestlé Leadership Framework, demonstrating accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Mobility & Flexibility

Available for domestic and international travel to lead and support critical project phases, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), supplier engagement, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination across global vendors.
Flexibility to support key project milestones, including shutdowns, commissioning, and off-hours work as required.

We have a friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring environment. There are real opportunities for future development and progression - this really could be a move towards the exciting opportunity to drive strategy and build a marketing career with the leader in Food & Beverage.

What you need to know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer. The principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are vital to how we operate. We strive to foster a respectful and supportive environment where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute and succeed.

If you are invited to participate in the recruitment process and require an accommodation, please inform Human Resources. Nestlé will work with you to ensure full participation.

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