Senior Manager, Engineering Projects NA

Compensation

Salary range for this role in Fort Smith: $ to $.

The Manager, Engineering Projects NA leads major capital expenditure (Capex) projects from initiation through commissioning. This role ensures project performance, cost control, risk mitigation, and alignment with global engineering standards.

• Lead end‑to‑end industrial Capex projects from concept, FEED and detailed engineering through construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Build, coordinate, and guide cross‑functional project teams across global, BU, and regional resources.
• Maintain strong project governance including reporting cadence, stakeholder communication, and risk/issue escalation.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and risks to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.
• Develop and manage technical design packages, engineering specifications, and technology‑aligned standards.
• Validate Capex requirements through feasibility assessments, FEED studies, and detailed engineering.
• Ensure alignment with global technology managers and leverage global templates to drive design consistency.
• Oversee technical reviews, constructability assessments, equipment selection, and integration planning.
• Lead or support FAT/SAT activities to verify performance, quality, and contractual/technical compliance.
• Support and/or lead RFP development, vendor evaluations, and contract award processes.
• Conduct technical reviews of vendor proposals and ensure alignment with engineering requirements and project objectives.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure design integrity, manufacturability, and seamless installation planning.
• Guide pre‑construction planning and coordinate with construction partners to ensure quality and safety standards.
• Provide engineering support during commissioning, start‑up, and operational readiness.
• Complete all required technical documentation, project records, and handover packages.
• Develop, implement, and maintain engineering standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive consistency in management of change processes across projects.
• Foster cross‑functional engineering capabilities to strengthen regional operations and promote knowledge sharing.

• Strong knowledge of Capex processes and controls.
• Proven ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Experience with vendor management and FAT/SAT.
• Strong accountability and ability to drive this amongst stakeholders.

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Preferred: P.Eng. and/or PMP certification.

Required:

7+ years of industrial project management experience.

Preferred:
Spirits industry experience.

• 10% travel, possibly required for trade shows, industry conferences and customer meetings.

Greatly influences goals but does not have final authority. Manages and deploys resources to meet goals.

Offers a flexible hybrid work policy with the option to work remotely up to 2 days per week, comprehensive benefits covering health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and various corporate benefits.

Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will provide reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. Offers will be subject to United States local terms.