Special Project Manager - Engineer

Special Project Manager - Engineer

Location:

Milwaukee, WI, US

Requisition

At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo. With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non‑alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future, we’re on the path to transforming the beverage industry. That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward.

We seek, value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together. We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes. Here’s to crafting careers and creating new legacies.

In the role of Special Projects Manager – ACE working in Milwaukee, WI you will be part of the Technical Services Supply Chain Team. You will lead multiple complex capital projects or programs across the network. When not directly leading your own project, you will spearhead ACE efforts across various projects and disciplines. This role extends beyond project management to encompass providing technical leadership to the network of breweries and support facilities across North America.

Travel to manufacturing sites across North America, estimated at 30–50%, to oversee project activities, provide technical support, and ensure alignment with project objectives. This position reports to Sr. Mgr Elec Automation and Controls and works closely with the breweries and other cross‑functional teams within supply chain.

• Lead multiple complex capital projects or programs across the network, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise in ACE (Automation, Controls, and Electrical) systems across all projects and disciplines.
• Lead the development of ACE company standards.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on ACE systems and technologies, staying abreast of industry trends and implementation of OT/IT needs.
• Expertise in ACE – Automation, Controls and Electrical, including Power Systems.
• Advanced project management skills with the ability to manage complexities and competing priorities of the portfolio of projects.
• Lead startup efforts, including validation of performance guarantee.
• Maintain monthly forecast of the project’s spend and final estimate completion.
• Develop and present the project business case/justification for approval.
• Develop and issue requests for proposals to engineering firms for design efforts.
• Build and establish effective working relationships with strong interpersonal skills.
• Lead design reviews, using technical expertise and problem‑solving skills to identify Value Engineering opportunities and deliver the best project at the best time and best cost while minimizing interruptions to operations and supply chain.
• Provide technical support to our network of breweries and support facilities across North America.

• At least 12‑year experience in the field of project management.
• Abachelor’s degree in industrial, chemical, mechanical, electrical engineering or related discipline OR equivalent experience (15+ years) in high‑speed packaging or food & beverage.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and establish effective working relationships.
• Ability to gain accountability for results—acting with integrity and honoring commitments.
• A thirst for learning—always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow.
• Experience with ACE‑automation, controls, and electrical, including power systems.
• Experience in managing complex capital projects across a large network.

• Flexible work programs that support work‑life balance including a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office.
• Care for people and planet with stretch goals around key priorities.
• Community engagement, charitable giving, and building parks.
• Business Resource Group engagement for volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking.
• First Choice Learning opportunities for career growth.
• Competitive Total Rewards program: base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, retirement plan with employer match, generous paid time off.
• Wellness Program and Employee…