Senior Engineering Projects Specialist

Philip Morris International•Owensboro, KY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Engineering Projects Specialist Engineering supports the delivery of U.S. engineering initiatives and capital projects by leading defined project workstreams or sub-projects in alignment with IM Methodology. The Project Lead drives day-to-day coordination, technical execution, and issue resolution, ensuring safe, on-time, and cost-effective achievement of project objectives under the direction of the Project Manager. At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future. With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline
2–4 years of engineering or project-related experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or operations environment
Experience supporting capital projects, equipment installations, or process improvements at the site level
Familiarity with factory operations, safety standards, and cross-functional collaboration
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Action-oriented with a proactive approach to work
Strong planning and prioritization skills
Effective problem-solving abilities
Results-driven with a focus on execution
Customer-focused mindset
Demonstrates integrity and builds trust
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
Clear, concise, and constructive communication
Adaptable with a continuous learning mindset
Clear, concise, and constructive communicator
Execution of engineering or technical projects within manufacturing environments
Task-level planning, coordination, and progress reporting
Risk identification and basic mitigation planning
Contractor coordination and technical follow-up

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with project scheduling or planning tools is a plus
Working knowledge of SAP and AutoCAD is a plus
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Execute U.S. initiative projects in alignment with IM Methodology, ensuring delivery against approved scope, cost, schedule, safety, quality, and performance targets
Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and risk assessments; support feasibility studies and business case development to enable informed decision-making and prioritization
Coordinate cross-functional teams—including Engineering, Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, EHS, and Finance—as well as external partners to ensure alignment, effective communication, and on-time milestone delivery
Lead day-to-day project execution, including oversight of contractors and suppliers; manage installation and commissioning activities in compliance with engineering, safety, and environmental standards
Monitor project performance, proactively identify risks, deviations, and improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution
Maintain accurate project documentation, including change management, progress reporting, budget tracking, and capitalization inputs; support project close-out and financial closure
Drive continuous improvement by applying lean principles, value stream analysis, and process optimization; capture lessons learned and promote standardization across U.S. initiatives
Deliver structured project updates and reviews to the U.S. Initiative Manager and leadership teams, ensuring transparency, governance, and data-driven decision-making