Service Operations CapEx portfolio (Sales)

Essential Job Responsibilities:

·         Responsible for yearly budget tracking and cash out of Services.

·         Facilitate standardized North American approval and closure process for capital spend for all Capital spend levels (Lump Sum, Simple, Low, Medium, and Large complexity).

·         Preparation and presentation of 5-year CapEx Industrial plan for Services Facilities,

·         Facilitate prioritization of portfolio and challenge projects/initiatives to support business need.

·         Assist in discounted cash flow and profitability analysis for prioritizing projects.

·         Responsible for Execution of Services CapEx portfolio in coordination with project managers.

·         Develop/train/coach CapEx project managers on project management competencies. Project Managers may or may not hierarchically report to the CapEx officer.

·         Guide and train on technical documentation preparation (specifications, scopes of supply/work, functional descriptions).

·         Work in close cooperation with the Project Engineering and Execution Managers, as well as local Controlling and Shared Service groups to coordinate activities.

·         Regularly visit project sites at shop floor for project review and to assist Project Managers in problem solving.

·         Implement and lead process for monthly review of current and future CapEx programs within each department.

·         Support resource planning for future projects.

·         Conducts monthly review of current CapEx programs within each department.

·         Conduct Project Closure and Post-check Analysis for accounting/asset tracking.

·         Execution of controlling initiatives and processes as they relate to business planning, CapEx, and/or operational reporting, and continuous improvement.

·         Retain proper CapEx documentation for audit control and lessons learned.

·         Assist with invoice tracking with Shared Service Center

Work Experience Required:

•  5-7 years Project Management experience required.
•  5-7 years in heavy manufacturing environment.
•  Experience with capital or operational budget planning including Finance.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing or operational strategy.

Education/Certification:

Major(s): Engineering + master's degree or Business degree and manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

Certification(s): Project Management Certification preferred.

Additional Skills:  

• Must be proficient with Microsoft applications, with particular emphasis in Excel
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and decision-making skills
• Continuous Improvement methodologies a plus
• Very good organization and planning skills
•  High attention to detail
• Ability to work closely with all levels, from shop floor to executive management
• Change Agent – Coach to implement programs and then to sustain and evolve
• Safety focused leadership
• Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Travel: Position located in Houston, TX.  Infrequent travel, up to once per quarter

 Language: English required, Spanish, Portuguese, French proficiency is a plus.

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