Project Manager (Engineering and CAPEX Delivery APAC)

SCOPE OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Execution & CAPEX Management
• Lead and support the evaluation and execution of Capex projects, including new investments, facility expansions and improvement initiatives and ensure project deliverables are aligned with strategic objectives, timelines and budgetary requirements.

• Establish project plans, milestones, governance routines and reporting mechanisms to ensure effective project execution.

• Contribute to CAPEX assessment and evaluation from a business development perspective, including assessing facility requirements and potential solutions to support business growth.
• Monitor project progress against scope, timelines, budgets, quality and key deliverables.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including Engineering, Operations, QSHE, Finance, Supply Chain, Business Development and other functions to ensure smooth project execution

• Support APAC Engineering Assoc/Director and APAC Capex Associate Director to manage the annual Regional CAPEX budget and expenditure proposals.
• Propose different types of project delivery models EPC, EPCM, DB, etc. based on different project types, scopes and resources.

• Coordinate activities across the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) or EPCM (+Management) lifecycle.
• Prepare regular project updates covering milestones, risks, issues, decisions and action items for management review.
• Lead or support project gate reviews based on Brenntag Project Management Framework (BPFM) with global or regional Council of Technical Evaluation (CTE) to ensure appropriate controls are in place from design, construction through to operational handover.

• Support standardization of project management tools, templates and processes. Further develop Brenntag Project Management Framework (BPMF) with global team, align regional approach and own regional Engineering Process
• Provide technical expertise and support operations regarding equipment performance, troubleshooting and site-specific maintenance strategy.
• Define technical standards, document them and share within APAC technical community

• Compliance, Risk & Safety
• Lead or support the Management of Change (MOC) during project execution.

• Ensure projects comply with applicable regulatory, quality, safety and environmental requirements, including GMP/GDP where applicable.
• Support the application and maintenance of relevant licenses and regulatory approvals throughout project lifecycle.
• Conduct project risk assessments, identify potential hazards and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Work closely with QSHE/EHS/Regulatory and other relevant functions to address facility, construction and safety-related requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

• Vendor & Contractor Management
• Source and evaluate quotations from project-related vendors and contractors where required.
• Support commercial negotiations and vendor selection by working closely with Indirect Procurement team (IPR)
• Manage vendors and contractors to ensure work is delivered according to agreed scope, quality, timelines and contractual requirements.
• Build effective working relationships with engineering partners, contractors, suppliers and other external stakeholders

• Business & Customer Solutions
• Work closely with business & commercial teams to understand customer and operational requirements in order to translate the requirements into executable technical solutions.
• Support the development of value-added facility and service solutions, such as sampling, storage and related infrastructure requirements.
• Contribute to business development initiatives by providing project, facility and technical perspectives.
• Develop strong relationships with customers, real estate partners, legal teams, government authorities and other relevant stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Chemical), Project Management or a related discipline closely related to the job responsibilities.
• 5-7 years of relevant project management experience, preferably within EPC, facilities, plant engineering, manufacturing, warehouses or CAPEX project environments
• Proven experience managing facility/plant CAPEX projects and coordinating multiple project stakeholders.
• Strong experience in vendor and contractor management.
• Experience working with cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams.
• Exposure to GMP/GDP, Dangerous Goods (DG) or other regulated environments will be an advantage.
• Experience in a chemical, pharmaceutical, FMCG, semiconductor, manufacturing or distribution environment is preferred.
• Distribution industry experience would be an advantage.
• Experience supporting projects involving regulatory approvals, licenses or government authorities is beneficial.

• Demonstrated effective team-relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.

• The candidate has successful working experience in technical environments while understanding the needs of manufacturing and operations.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong project planning, execution and governance skills.

• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills.
• Strong vendor and contractor management capabilities.
• Good understanding of CAPEX project evaluation and execution.
• Strong risk management and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable and flexible to work with different business settings in different countries and navigate local complexities, challenges and restrictions.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across different organizational levels and functions.
• Must be an active change agent, his/her style and posture will remain positive and not conflictual.
• Structured, proactive and hands-on approach with strong follow-through.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a regional/APAC and multicultural environment.
• Co-operative team-player, straightforward, will lead by example.
• Conviction as a service provider to the business, intrinsic interest to understand the operational businesses.

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