Global Project Manager

Our Client is the global market leader in the design, testing, and manufacture of specialty filter solutions for the tobacco industry. Headquartered in Singapore, the company operates nine manufacturing facilities across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, supported by two Innovation Centres, an accredited Scientific Services laboratory, and a Centre of Excellence dedicated to sustainability.

With a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees, Our Client serves customers in more than 120 countries worldwide.

Guided by a strong sense of partnership, Our Client’s purpose is to support its partners in transforming their businesses and realizing sustainable growth—succeeding together through collaboration. Its mission is to be a responsible, customer-focused innovation leader, delivering excellence in sustainable solutions for today and the future.

Role Description:

• This role will: The Global Projects Manager is responsible for leading and delivering operational projects that drive efficiency, scalability, quality, and cost optimization across the organization.
• This role partners closely with cross-functional teams—including Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, and IT—to ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic operational objectives.

Resbonsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end operational projects focused on: process optimization; cost reduction; capacity planning; and performance improvement.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across multiple regions to execute initiatives.
• Track and report project progress using KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and constraints; implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage change control processes and ensure smooth adoption of operational changes
• Facilitate project meetings, including kick-offs, status reviews, and post-implementation evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Document processes, workflows, and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
• At least 8 years of project management experience, ideally gained in the tobacco or tobacco-related industry.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude (parts, assemblies, manufacturing processes).
• Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience in supplier evaluation and collaboration.
• Analytical and data-driven mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proactive in identifying cost-saving and efficiency opportunities.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work across diverse functions and geographies.