Project Management Manager (Contract until 12/31/2028)

Job Description Summary:

Job Summary

This position is responsible for leading Project Controls and PMO functions during the execution phase of the Greenfield project in Korea, following the completion of the design stage. The role provides analytical and administrative support to the Project Director, ensuring control over project scope, cost, and timeline in accordance with PMO methodology (9 milestones and 3 gates).

As the project moves into execution, this role is fully dedicated to Project Controls and PMO governance, with particular emphasis on CAPEX and budget management, project timeline control, and integrated cost–scope–schedule reporting.

The role owns end-to-end project cost and schedule control and works in close collaboration with the Procurement Manager, Engineering, Finance, Construction, and Supply Chain teams to ensure the project is delivered within the approved CAPEX budget, schedule, and governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Controls / PMO Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update the Master Project Schedule, ensuring coherence between design, permitting, procurement, and construction timelines.

• Define the critical path and key milestones, monitor schedule performance (SPI, float, look-ahead plans), and drive recovery plans to mitigate delays.

• Manage schedule interfaces between design, permitting, contractors, and long-lead equipment to protect the overall project timeline and gate dates.

• Review and validate contractor baseline schedules, look-ahead plans, and progress updates for alignment with the Master Project Schedule.

• Track and report on project scope, cost, timeline, and physical progress through consolidated dashboards and reports.

• Implement Earned Value Management (EVM) and progress measurement (planned vs. actual) to provide early warning of cost and schedule deviations.

• Prepare Monthly Project Progress Reports, SteerCo presentations, and highlight updates as per organizational standards.

• Consolidate and analyze CAPEX expenditure and Rolling Cost reports, including key spend trends and scope changes.

• Generate and maintain the capitalization plan based on project milestones.

• Ensure adherence to PMO methodology (9 milestones, 3 gates) and support governance reviews at each gate.

• Maintain the Project Execution Plan (PEP), PMO standards, reporting cadence, and RACI to ensure consistent project governance.

• Lead project risk and issue management—maintain the risk register (RAID log – Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies), quantify cost and schedule risks, and track mitigation actions and contingency drawdown.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Safety, HR) to prepare project credit submissions and CAPEX proposals.

• Coordinate Lessons Learned and Final Closure Reports, supporting continuous improvement for future projects.

• CAPEX & Budget Management

• Establish and maintain the project CAPEX baseline budget, including the cost breakdown structure (CBS), contingency, and allowance management.

• Track committed, actual, and forecast costs (EAC/ETC) against the approved budget in SAP, and report variances with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Lead budget change control—assess scope change requests for cost and schedule impact, and maintain the change log for governance approval.

• Prepare monthly CAPEX cash-flow forecasts and phasing with Finance, and ensure compliance with company financial policy, documentation, and audit requirements.

• Validate contractor progress claims against measured physical progress to support payment certification and cost accruals with Finance.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of construction, commissioning, and handover milestones.

• Support project meetings (Progress Reviews, Risk Reviews, Governance Reviews) through data preparation and minutes tracking.

• Consolidate all project documentation, including reports, permits, contracts, and technical deliverables, into a unified repository.

• Track readiness for commissioning, start-up, and handover to Operations, including punch-list and project close-out status.

• Qualifications / Requirements

• Education: Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.

• Experience:

• Minimum 7–10 years in Project Controls, Cost Management, or PMO roles within manufacturing (Food & Beverage preferred).

• Proven experience in Greenfield or major Brownfield projects.

• Certifications: PMP or equivalent Project Management certification preferred.

• Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong analytical and reporting skills with clear understanding of cost–scope–time integration.

• Proficiency in SAP Project Systems, Primavera P6 / MS Project, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Strong knowledge of CAPEX planning, budget control, cost forecasting (EAC/ETC), and schedule management (critical path, earned value), and project risk management.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

• Working knowledge of Revit 3D, CAD, or Visio tools for design coordination is an advantage.

• Languages: English (advanced) and Korean (professional working proficiency).

• Organizational Impact

• Establish robust project controls discipline from the start of the Greenfield project.

• Provide accurate project visibility to enable informed decision-making.

• Strengthen project governance and risk management to support gate decisions and safeguard the approved business case.

• Keep the project within the approved CAPEX budget and timeline through proactive cost and schedule control across all phases.

Location

• The primary work location is Korea, with minimal travel (up to 20% under normal conditions).

• Occasional visits to concentrate plants, bottling operations, or training centres may be required.

Skills

• Change Management, Continual Improvement Process, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO 14001, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Production Management, Production Processes, Quality Control (QC), Six Sigma, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Waterfall Model

Location(s):

• Korea, Republic of

City/Cities:

• Uiwang

Travel Required:

• 00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

• No

Job Posting End Date:

• November 29, 2026

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