Senior Program/Capital Management Leader (18 Months Contract)

Job Description

Who we are? On any given day, 2.5 billion people globally use Unilever products to feel good, look good and get more out of life. Many of our brands are well-known, household staples and old-time favourites including Dove, Rexona, Lynx, Vaseline, OMO/Persil, Surf, TRESemmé, Continental, Ben & Jerry’s and Streets. We have a long tradition of being a progressive, responsible business. It goes back to the days of our founder William Lever, who launched the world’s first purposeful brand, Sunlight Soap more than 100 years ago, and it’s at the heart of how we run our company today. In 2022 Unilever Australia & New Zealand became a Certified B Corporation (B Corp), joining a growing network of organisations committed to galvanising a stronger, more inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy for all. A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity and is pioneering flexibility. There’s no better time to join our team! Job Summary A Senior Program/CAPEX Leader (18 Months Contract) is responsible for driving the site physical transformation agenda, managing the site capital program and delivering capital expenditure projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Role Responsibilities: Responsible for the North Rocks capital planning process, developing the annual capital plan, and aligning with key stakeholders across the business. Establish and manage a monthly governance process to review capital project status/risks and overall progress against capital budgets for the year. Manage project resource needs to deliver the capital program. Develop 3-5 year capital investment roadmap and ensure project pipelines aligned with site vision, master plan and asset care program. Manage the fixed asset management process and asset register. Project Planning and Management: Develop detailed project plans, including scope, budget, and timelines. Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met. Technical Oversight: Provide technical guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle, including design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. Contractor Management: Supervise and manage contractors to ensure compliance with project specifications and safety standards. Cost Control: Monitor project expenditures and implement cost-saving measures where possible. Prepare and manage project budgets. Quality Assurance: Ensure all project activities comply with industry standards and regulations. Conduct regular inspections and audits. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions. Reporting: Prepare regular progress reports for senior management and stakeholders. Maintain accurate project documentation. What You Will Need to Succeed Experiences & Qualifications Mandatory: Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related field). Experience: 15+ years of experience in Engineering and Capital Management, project management and a solid understanding of TPM/Lean/Operational Excellence principles, early equipment management, reliability engineering and operational startup management. Skills: Strong project management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proficiency in project management software, and a solid understanding of engineering principles. Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) or similar certification is often preferred. Significant experience in an FMCG environment. A track record in end-to-end management and successful delivery of significant capital programs/projects. Strong interpersonal skills to interface with other operational business units. Exceptional Analytical / problem-solving capabilities. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Superior time management and organisational skills. Desirable: Experience in AutoCAD & SAP. What awaits you at Unilever? The core of Unilever’s culture is captured as Human, Purposeful, Accountable. You will be joining a dynamic, flexible, and inspiring work environment that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates your success. This is your opportunity to be part of a purpose-led business and a global community where you can progress your career both locally and internationally. You will also benefit from amazing discounts on external company products, attractive employee referral reward program amongst other benefits. This is a great opportunity to work within an iconic and global organization. We have gained our reputation as one of the world's most admired employers by providing an environment where individuals can achieve their goals, both professionally and personally. Make no mistake we expect a lot from our people as they do of us. So, if you can rise to the challenge, don't waste any time - apply now! Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment journey. Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact . Unilever is an organization committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. This means we encourage people with all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pacific Peoples, and people with disabilities. Interested in learning more, check out our Reconciliation Action Plan and Workplace Adjustment Policy on the Unilever webpage. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! We encourage you to advise us at the time of your application if you require any reasonable adjustment so that we can support you through your recruitment journey. #J-18808-Ljbffr