Senior Project Manager, Engineering (Mechanical)

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•London, ON

1d•CA$98,000 - CA$115,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Nestlé, we are driven by our purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. The Senior Project Manager, Engineering plays a critical role in delivering safe, compliant, and value-creating capital projects that support Nestlé’s manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for the end-to-end leadership of complex, high-value capital projects, extending from early conceptual studies through execution, commissioning, and project close-out. The role provides technical leadership, project governance, and stakeholder alignment while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with Nestlé standards and regulatory requirements. Note: this position is an existing vacancy.

Requirements

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, or related discipline.
8+ years of progressive engineering and project management experience in food, confectionery, ice cream, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated success delivering complex, brownfield capital projects in live manufacturing operations.
Experience leading electrical, automation, packaging, processing, utilities, and building construction projects.
Strong knowledge of electrical and controls systems, including single line diagrams, PLC architectures, HMI systems, P&IDs, controls networks, and digital manufacturing infrastructure.
Hands-on experience with Factory Automation Systems (FAS), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), PLCs, HMIs, motion control, and industrial robotics.
Working knowledge of utilities systems such as refrigeration, compressed air, boilers, and natural gas systems.
Proficiency with engineering and project tools including MS Project, AutoCAD, SAP (procurement and project transactions), and MS Office applications.
Solid understanding of project accounting, depreciation, capital expenditure tracking, and project close-out.
Demonstrated safety leadership with a strong commitment to Environmental, Health & Safety excellence.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capability.
Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to successfully manage multiple projects in parallel within a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Alignment with the Nestlé Leadership Framework, demonstrating accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead large and complex capital investment projects from feasibility through project close-out.
Develop capital project requirements and business cases to secure funding approval.
Lead conceptual, basic, and detailed engineering design using Early Management / TPM methodology.
Resolve project conflicts and risks proactively across multiple priorities.
Own scope, schedule, cost, risk, and change management per Nestlé Capital Governance.
Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as required.
Ensure accurate forecasting, project accounting, depreciation tracking, and financial close-out.
Communicate project status to stakeholders from shop floor to senior leadership.
Champion Environmental, Health & Safety (SHE) through all project stages.
Ensure compliance with Good Engineering Practices, GMPs, building codes, and legislation.
Partner with Manufacturing, SHE, and Quality to deliver compliant technical solutions.
Maintain accountability for User Requirement Specifications (URS), procurement, installation, commissioning, qualification, verification, and final handover of capital assets.
Provide senior technical oversight across electrical, automation, processing, packaging, utilities, and infrastructure projects.
Oversee application of Factory Automation Systems (FAS), MES, PLC, HMI, robotics, and digital manufacturing solutions where applicable.
Lead and manage engineering consultants, system integrators, OEMs, contractors, and suppliers.
Influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority, ensuring alignment with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Procurement.
Ensure compliance with Nestlé Procure-to-Pay, contractor safety, and supplier management standards.
Mentor and coach Project Engineers and junior Project Managers.
Drive continuous improvement in project delivery practices, technical standards, and execution discipline.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
Company matched pension plan
Four weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures
Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation
Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites