Ice Cream Project Planning & Cost Control Manager

The Role

The Project Planning & Cost Control Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of portfolio management of multiple site projects. This role is responsible for end-to-end project planning, schedule control, cost tracking, and progress reporting, partnering closely with Engineering, Operations, Brands, and R&D to ensure projects are delivered on time, in full, and within approved budgets.

• Develop, maintain, and control integrated project schedules using tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or similar planning software.
• Ensure project execution plans across all North America sites are aligned and progressing as planned.
• Track all project activities to ensure milestones and critical paths are achieved.
• Identify and maintain a project risk register; proactively assess schedule/cost risks and implement mitigation strategies across all projects.
• Coordinate the project timeline with Strategic Planning team, Factory team, Engineering team and Supply planning team.
• Manage Management of Change across all construction sites.
• Manage any change in scope and cost control.

• Track project costs against approved Cap Ex budgets and quarterly phasing.
• Ensure POs are placed on time and aligned with project schedules.
• Monitor commitments, actuals, and forecasts to maintain cost discipline.
• Report any deviations from approved cost or phasing plans in a timely manner.
• Lead Early Equipment Management pillar for Transformation projects.
• Lead Value Engineering Workshops and track record of activities.

• Prepare and lead weekly and monthly project progress reports.
• Develop and present S‑Curves and other project performance indicators.
• Provide clear visibility on schedule, cost, risks, and mitigations to leadership.
• Track and report site safety performance and HSE records related to projects.

• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Brands, and R&D to ensure execution strategies align with sales plans, product launches, and business priorities.
• Support integrated decision‑making across functions to protect timelines and outcomes.

• Travel to North America manufacturing sites to review progress, validate reporting, and support project governance.
• Act as a key point of contact for project controls, ensuring consistency and rigor across sites.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline).
• 8+ years of experience in large‑scale capital project execution.
• Proven experience in:
• Experience working in live manufacturing sites and navigating operational constraints during project execution.
• Project planning and schedule control for Large Scale Capital Projects.
• Cap Ex and cost management.
• Timeline monitoring and reporting.
• Construction and site execution environments.

• Hands‑on experience with advanced project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding and experience of construction, installation, and commissioning activities for Packaging Lines, Utilities, Mix plant and Building.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of ownership, attention to detail, and ability to work across multiple projects.
• Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, multi‑site environments.

• Ability to lead and influence up and down the organization.
• Strong ownership of project outcomes.
• Able to navigate through unexpected challenges and drive execution.

• Market‑competitive pay and performance‑related rewards.
• Flexible ways of working.
• Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work.
• Time off to rest and recharge.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

The pay range for this position is $103,000 to $154,400.

This position is bonus eligible.

This position is LTI eligible.

TMICC employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Employees can choose from health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, and voluntary benefits.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.