Job Description Summary: Position Overview: Plans and coordinates activities to ensure Company project goals are accomplished within defined scope, time, and cost constraints. Project Manager provides leadership and executes strategy for Engineering Projects efforts in support of plant’s strategic and production plans. He/she leads short-term and long-term capital projects, along with day-to-day Plant Engineering and Financial activities and team/suppliers’ management. Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities: Strategic Planning and Capital Project Leadership Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic capital projects in alignment with the company’s strategic plan, budget, timelines, and quality standards. Participate in strategic master planning and the definition of new technology projects aligned with CPS Global strategy. Actively contribute to the CapEx Projects Justification process and serve as a key collaborator of the Capital Review Committee (CRC). Project Execution and Delivery Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, milestones, and deliverables from initiation to commissioning. Coordinate and supervise internal teams and contractors, ensuring compliance with contractual, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Oversee contractor performance, ensuring adherence to environmental, safety, ergonomic, and efficiency standards. Conduct bidding analysis and contractor selection for CapEx projects, managing execution and quality throughout. Ensure change management processes are followed for project specification modifications. Communication, Reporting and Stakeholder Management Maintain effective and consistent communication with internal customers, contractors, and regulatory agencies. Prepare and present regular status updates, performance metrics, and financial projections to management and stakeholders. Ensure comprehensive documentation of project progress, decisions, and contractual matters. Financial and Resource Management Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and identify budget deviations, escalating where necessary for strategic decisions. Administer the capitalization process for assets purchased through capital funds. Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including carryover and RFA (Request for Authorization) processes related to funding adjustments. Compliance, Quality, and Risk Management Ensure all projects comply with applicable design codes, company standards, internal controls, environmental regulations, and legal requirements. Integrate environmental performance indicators (air emissions, water consumption, energy efficiency) into project design, contractor selection, and evaluations. Develop and enforce quality assurance plans, direct testing activities, and ensure accurate maintenance of project drawings and technical documentation. Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring issues are escalated promptly with proposed solutions. Technical and Engineering Support Provide engineering consulting to other units, supporting current and future capital project needs. Design, test, and procure specialized process equipment unique to the concentrate manufacturing business. Ensure drafting resources maintain accurate, updated technical drawings with proper version control. Develop and implement business processes to ensure projects meet all functional and technical requirements. People Leadership and Development Coordinate the recruitment and allocation of internal and external project resources. Provide training to new associates and contractors on company procedures, safety, and environmental standards relevant to assigned projects. Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement among project teams and stakeholders. Participate in the Vertical Start Up of each Strategic project under his/her scope. Job Requirements/Qualifications Type of previous work experience required: Desirable Experience of minimum 7 years in the position or similar function as: Operations Manager Management of multi-disciplinary technical / engineering teams. Proven experience in the installation and commissioning of filling lines within an industrial manufacturing environment. Major Capital Projects (specification, design, installation, commissioning, cost control, purchasing, contract, planning, risk analysis & avoidance). Number of years of previous work experience required: +7 years Education Requirements: Architecture, Civil, Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical. Chemical Engineer, of Foods, or similar graduation. Fluent in English & Spanish Technical skills and certification Desirable Technical Skills: SAP-S4 knowledge. Experience in the Beverage or Pharmaceutical Industry is required Proficiency in commissioning and startup of process equipment. Ability to work with engineers, external vendors, operators and management to manage projects and assignments is essential. Establish priorities and lead processes for planning technical work and monitoring progress to achieve desired outcomes. Effective written and oral communication with cross-functional teams and management Effectively communicates and influences non-technical senior managers. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse community Effective written and oral communication in both English and Spanish Influence buy-in for strategic project plan from stakeholders and key contributors. Ability to rapidly study, analyze, and apply new technologies. Ability and willingness to learn from experience and external benchmarking. Ability to identify technical performance gaps, use data mining and analytical tools to characterize the business impact and identify root causes, and use engineering skills and tools to develop and implement solutions to complex problems with significant impact. Knowledge of and the ability to understand, design, apply and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems. Skills: Change Management, Project Management Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Waterfall Model Location(s): Puerto Rico City/Cities: Cidra Travel Required: 00% - 25% Relocation Provided: No Job Posting End Date: October 26, 2026 Our Purpose and Growth Culture: We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola. The Coca-Cola Company is a global community of passionate employees who are refreshing the world and making a difference every day. Innovation has been at the heart of our story since 1886. It goes beyond new flavors and brands. Learn more about our system and how we’re making an impact. As a global organization, we seek opportunities to embrace and champion progress. Our careers span across functions and are globally connected to give you an unmatched career experience. We’re glad you’ve chosen to explore your next career opportunity with The Coca-Cola Company. 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