R&D Project & Portfolio Management

Amcor•Evansville, IN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Portfolio & Project Manager is to oversee and coordinate our portfolio of projects in the region to ensure that the management process runs effectively and smoothly and that we deliver on the agreed metrics. This position requires excellent project management skills, and good communication to report at all levels in the organization. This role will help to drive consistency and standardization across global R&D project tools and practice with ongoing support for future R&D advancement projects. This role requires a strong understanding of strategy, innovation, and execution within a complex, global R&D environment. The role exists to ensure that the organization’s portfolio of R&D projects across multiple markets is aligned, value-driven, and optimally resourced. This role functions in a highly matrixed, cross-functional setting, coordinating with R&D leaders, business unit stakeholders, finance, regulatory, and operations teams across geographies. The PPM Manager serves as the central integrator of portfolio intelligence, balancing short-term delivery needs with long-term innovation and growth objectives. The position has portfolio-level visibility and influence, shaping investment decisions, trade-offs, and prioritization that directly impact product pipelines, market responsiveness, and overall business performance within global health care markets.

Requirements

Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Expertise in project management software and tools desired.
Proven experience in portfolio and project management, preferably in the packaging or manufacturing industry.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum).
Good communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a global, multicultural and matrix organization.
Must be fluent in English and Spanish.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Experience with MS Office, SharePoint, MS Project, and SAP preferred

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or Project Management certification is a plus.
Familiarity with Wrike and Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a comprehensive portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals.
Prioritize projects based on business impact, resource availability, and market demands.
Monitor and report on portfolio performance, providing insights and recommendations for improvements and filling business gaps.
Support the team in gathering metrics and systems to enable consistent data collection and alignment across global teams, driving standardization of dashboards and reporting.
Secure use and understanding of the Portfolio Management Process and set up the training needed for your regions, working with the R&D Operations PPM
Lead implementation and maintenance of stage gate process with clear governance implemented across all functions along with the tools required for the work to be executed.
Support the team with planning, execution, and delivery of projects within the portfolio, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, risk management and within budget.
Coordinate cross-functional teams, including product development, supply chain, sales and finance, to achieve project prioritization and execution.
Identify and mitigate risks, resolving issues promptly to keep projects on track.
Implement best practices in project and portfolio management, driving continuous improvement in processes and methodologies.
Stay updated with industry trends and advancements, incorporating relevant innovations into project management practices.
Engage with key stakeholders, including senior management, clients, and partners, to ensure alignment and support for projects, programs and portfolios.
Communicate project status, milestones, and outcomes effectively to all stakeholders.
Together with the Regional PPM Director, ensure that the NA and LATAM associated project teams follow the ways of work defined to drive growth & improvement.
Organize and lead cross functional teams to implement projects from initial concept to successful completion following Amcor’s standard stage-gate process focusing on speed to market, development efficiency, cost, business continuity, quality and on time delivery.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)