Location: Stamford, CT
Category: Engineering / Packaging
Department: Engineering
Job ID: 11175-en_US
Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.
Job Description
The Senior Project Manager will oversee and manage complex supply chain projects related to new products for innovations and renovations, artwork changes, new equipment, new manufacturing facilities, and other initiatives. These projects include multimillion-dollar investments and time-sensitive delivery and implementation critical to the business.
This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate across various departments and stakeholders to manage the end-to-end activities of projects.
The Senior Project Manager will coordinate the activities and tasks executed by the project core team members in a matrix organization and communicate with key stakeholders about project progress, including senior executive leaders
Pay Range: $128,740 – $158,264. This role is eligible for an annual bonus.
Responsibilities
• Coordinate cross-functional teams from procurement, engineering, manufacturing, finance, marketing, and R&D.
• Prepare business cases with finance teams to build ROI models.
• Submit project scope, business case, success criteria, project charter information, key risks, timing, and cost estimation for approval.
• Manage budgets and cost-track projects.
• Lead meetings and periodic reporting of all projects.
• Perform risk assessments and follow up on mitigation actions.
• Present project reports and obtain formal approval for project documentation.
• Manage project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate and capture lessons learned.
• Ensure proper hand-over and close-out of each project.
• Track and complete punch list items.
Innovation and Renovations portfolio
• Coordinate with departments to ensure the quality of project deliverables.
• Execute detailed commissioning plans and start-up processes.
• Ensure sample sales for annual sales meetings and other requests.
• Prepare plans for the transition to new raw materials.
• Validate new artwork for new products.
• Coordinate permitting activities for new products.
• Plan and deliver raw materials for new products and SKUs.
CaPEX execution for new equipment and facilities portfolio
• Oversee project management processes for equipment purchases, contractor selection, and contract negotiation.
• Work with design groups for specifications and drawing packages.
• Implement bid cycles and lead bid events.
• Supervise installation and contractors.
• Coordinate permitting activities for changes in production facilities.
• Lead critical projects like production sites and national innovation launches.
• Coordinate Factory Acceptance and Site Acceptance Protocols tests.
• Validate feedback for RFIs during construction.
• Manage multimillion-dollar investments
Qualifications
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, and/or project management.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects with multimillion-dollar investments.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and best practice
Salary Range Disclaimer:
The salary range provided for this position is an approximation based on market research, internal compensation data and the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Final salary offers are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of candidate qualifications and may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location of the position. Other components of the compensation package, including benefits and bonuses, will also be considered. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we encourage open dialogue about compensation during the interview process.
Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.
Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at BlueTritonHR@bluetriton.com
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