Sr Project Manager

Ball Corporation

At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values — "We Care. We Work. We Win."— we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress. Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe! Create a new future.

Your Opportunity to Make an Impact

At Ball, the Sr Project Manager plays a critical role in leading complex capital and manufacturing projects from planning through implementation. Working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance, and plant teams, this role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget while supporting operational excellence and business growth.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Establish, monitor, and revise project schedules using critical path methodologies to achieve project objectives.
• Lead the planning and implementation of assigned projects, ensuring alignment with budget, timeline, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate feasibility studies and evaluate project options in collaboration with key stakeholders across the business.
• Prepare AFEs and requisitions with detailed scopes of work, accurate cost estimates, and clear project justifications.
• Manage project budgets and forecasting activities while maintaining accurate project accounting records.
• Provide regular project status updates covering progress, costs, risks, issues, and schedule performance.
• Build, lead, and influence cross-functional project teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and external partners.
• Ensure engineering documentation, work orders, and change controls comply with approved standards and project requirements.
• Support a safe work environment by adhering to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Leverage project management and business systems to maintain accountability, communication, and project visibility.

What Helps You Thrive in This Role

• University degree or equivalent education in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading project implementation activities.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience leading others to achieve common goals.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment and production processes.
• Excellent organizational, self-motivation, and action-oriented problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of project management principles, including scope definition, scheduling, monitoring, and risk management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business systems such as Coupa, JDE, and project scheduling tools.
• Financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and project cost control. Sr Project Manager must possess excellent relationship building and influencing skills since they will lead people that are outside their direct reporting line. While the regular working cycle of this position is usually five days on (Monday-Friday), this job may include working weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Working hours may vary as specified by management and/or as required by project needs. Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.

Work Environment: This role supports central functions and offers flexible work arrangements including hybrid or fully remote options, subject to role requirements and manager approval.