Senior Manager – Capital Projects, PMO

Orica

Senior Manager overseeing North American manufacturing capital portfolio, ensuring project delivery excellence. Collaborating with executive leaders and site teams for high-impact project execution.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeCentennial • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and lead the North American manufacturing capital portfolio
Ensure strong alignment between investment priorities, site strategies, and execution plans
Drive stage-gate governance and decision-making discipline
Oversee delivery across the full lifecycle: concept → execution → commissioning → handover
Ensure best-in-class project controls (cost, schedule, risk, change)
Intervene early to address risks and underperformance
Work directly with site leaders and asset owners to define project success
Balance operational constraints with growth and compliance requirements
Integrate projects seamlessly into live plant environments
Elevate PMO maturity across the region through tools, coaching, and standards
Strengthen contractor performance and commercial outcomes
Embed lessons learned and continuous improvement practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience in capital project delivery, portfolio governance, or PMO leadership
Background in chemical manufacturing, mining, energy, or heavy industry
Proven ability to manage brownfield projects within operating plants
Deep expertise in project controls (cost, schedule, risk, change)
Strong understanding of process safety, regulatory compliance, and SHES standards
Commercial acumen in contractor and vendor management
Ability to influence without authority across diverse stakeholders
Comfortable engaging from site floor to executive level
Strategic thinker who translates complexity into clear, actionable decisions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Prescription Drug – Three (3) plans to choose from
Dental – Two (2) plans to choose from
Vision – Two (2) plans to choose from
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Company provided Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans
Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
Voluntary Legal Plan
401(k) + Company Match
Company provided Maternity Leave
Company provided Bonding Leave
Accrued Paid Time Off
Paid Sick & Safe Time
Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project ManagementRisk ManagementCost ControlSchedule ManagementChange Management

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingInfluencing Without AuthorityCommunication