APAC Capex Engineering Projects PMO Manager

Key responsibilities

1) Run the APAC Ops strategic and SAPAC Capex portfolio (Zone PMO)

• Establish and operate the CAPEX/Investment side of the APAC portfolio governance cadence (monthly/quarterly rhythms) with clear inputs/outputs, escalation rules, and decision packs.
• Maintain a single source of truth for the SAPAC Capex portfolios (scope, milestones, owners, dependencies, risks, benefits, decision log).
• Drive portfolio hygiene: stop /continue / reframe recommendations; eliminate “pet projects” and unmanaged initiatives.

2) Enable execution of zone-led strategic projects

• Lead PMO support for zone-led / cross-country transformation programs (high strategic value, multi-stakeholder, higher ambiguity).
• Build project structures: charters, workplans, governance, RAID, stakeholder map, and comms cadence.
• Ensure projects land with measurable 4C outcomes (value, service, cash, carbon) and auditable benefit tracking with Finance.

3) Consolidate and Animate with Finance the SAPAC CAR/CAPEX/CASHOUT plans:

• Cashout Forecasts
• Cashout adherence monthly with quarter commitment
• CAR Radar and preparation
• CFLOW single source of truth

4) Standardize project governance across Country Business Units (CBUs)

• Define and deploy a light APAC standard for project management (templates, stage gates, reporting, investment discipline) that works across very different CBUs.
• Coach/coordinate country project owners to improve on-time delivery, risk anticipation, and decision quality.

5) Create decision-grade narratives for the Ops Board/ President

• Produce concise, executive-ready materials: portfolio dashboards, deep-dive one-pagers, issue-to-decision notes, and steering packs.
• Translate complex delivery realities into clear choices, trade-offs, and asks

6) Build the project operating system (tools + data)

• Own the PMO toolset (e.g., SharePoint / Power BI / planner tooling): ensure portfolio reporting is simple, consistent, and automation-friendly.
• Work with IT/Data as needed to improve data flows and reduce manual reporting load.

To be successful in this role, you will need…

The following technical skills and experience:

• Strong PMO /portfolio management experience in multi-country / matrix environments(Ops/Supply/Manufacturing strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to run governance cadences, drive action closure, and manage cross-functional dependencies.
• Solid understanding of value tracking (business cases, benefits realization, KPI design) in partnership with Finance.
• Ability to build clear executive narratives and decision packs (PowerPoint excellence is non-negotiable).
• Comfort with data-driven reporting and automation mindset (Power BI / dashboarding familiarity is an advantage).

These soft skills:

• High ownership and bias for execution; thrives in ambiguity.
• Strong stakeholder management: can influence without authority and handle conflicting priorities.
• Structured thinking, pragmatic problem-solving, and sharp prioritization.
• Confident communicator with senior leadership; concise, calm, and outcome-focused.
• Comfortable with APAC travel when needed (limited but purposeful).