Senior Portfolio & Project Manager

• Oversee and coordinate the regional portfolio of projects
• Ensure the portfolio management process runs effectively and smoothly and agreed metrics are delivered
• Drive consistency and standardization across global R&D project tools and practices
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive project portfolio aligned with company strategic goals
• Prioritize projects based on business impact, resource availability, and market demands
• Monitor and report portfolio performance, providing improvement insights and identifying business gaps
• Support metrics and systems for consistent data collection and standardized dashboards and reporting
• Secure understanding and use of the Portfolio Management Process and arrange regional training
• Lead implementation and maintenance of the stage-gate process and governance across functions
• Support planning, execution, and delivery of portfolio projects on time, within scope, with risk management, and within budget
• Coordinate cross-functional product development, supply chain, sales, and finance teams
• Identify and mitigate risks and resolve issues promptly
• Implement project and portfolio management best practices and continuous process improvement
• Engage senior management, clients, and partners to ensure project, program, and portfolio alignment
• Communicate project status, milestones, and outcomes to stakeholders
• Ensure North American and LATAM project teams follow defined ways of working
• Organize and lead cross-functional teams through Amcor’s standard stage-gate process from concept to completion
• Focus delivery on speed to market, development efficiency, cost, business continuity, quality, and on-time delivery

• Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Master’s degree or Project Management or certification is a plus
• 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
• Familiarity with Wrike and Power BI is a plus

Demonstrates expertise in portfolio and project management, with a strong focus on implementing best practices, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in project management methodologies and tools, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and effective communication across diverse teams.

• Portfolio Management
• Project Management Methodologies
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Risk Management
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

• Project Management
• Portfolio Management
• Agile Methodology
• Waterfall Methodology
• Scrum
• Data Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Metrics Development
• Stage-Gate Process
• Resource Allocation

• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Independent Work
• Problem-Solving
• Team Leadership

• Project Management Certification
• Master’s Degree in Project Management

• Packaging Industry
• Manufacturing Industry
• Global R&D
• Business Continuity
• Market Demands

• MS Office
• Share Point
• MS Project
• SAP
• Wrike
• Power BI