CapEx Portfolio Manager

Role:
Portfolio Manager / Cap Ex Officer responsibilities and qualifications (location: Youngstown, OH). The description below consolidates the essential duties, knowledge, and requirements for the role.

• Responsible for yearly budget tracking and cash out of Services.
• Facilitate standardized North American approval and closure process for capital spending across all capital spend levels (Lump Sum, Simple, Low, Medium, Large complexity).
• Prepare and present a 5-year Cap Ex industrial plan for Services Facilities.
• Facilitate prioritization of portfolio and challenge projects/initiatives to support business needs.
• Assist in discounted cash flow and profitability analysis for prioritizing projects.
• Execute the Services Cap Ex portfolio in coordination with project managers.
• Develop, train, and coach Cap Ex project managers on project management competencies.
  
  Note:
  
  Project Managers may or may not hierarchically report to the Cap Ex officer.
• Guide and train on technical documentation preparation (specifications, scopes of supply/work, functional descriptions).
• Collaborate with the Project Engineering and Execution Managers, local Controlling, and Shared Service groups to coordinate activities.
• Regularly visit project sites for project reviews and to assist Project Managers in problem-solving.
• Lead monthly reviews of current and future Cap Ex programs within each department; support resource planning for future projects.
• Conduct monthly reviews of current Cap Ex programs within each department and perform Project Closure and Post-check Analysis for accounting/asset tracking.
• Execute controlling initiatives and processes related to business planning, Cap Ex, and operational reporting; drive continuous improvement.
• Retain proper Cap Ex documentation for audit control and lessons learned.
• Assist with invoice tracking with Shared Service Center.

• Must be proficient with Microsoft applications, with emphasis on Excel.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Continuous Improvement methodologies a plus.
• Strong organization and planning skills; high attention to detail.

• Ability to work closely with all levels, from shop floor to executive management.
• Change Agent – coach to implement programs and sustain/evolve them.
• Safety-focused leadership.
• Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback; strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Prefer a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business with manufacturing experience.
• Prefer a Master's degree in Engineering or Business.
• Prefer a Project Management certification.

The position is located in Youngstown, OH. Infrequent travel, up to once per quarter.

English is required; proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or French is a plus.

• Safety Awareness
• Direct-ability
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Reliability / Dependability
• Initiative
• Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback
• Pride in performance
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Communication
• Positive response to change
• High attention to detail