Senior Project Manager for National Initiatives

2 weeks ago


Wetherill Park, Australia Sika Full time

Your Journey Starts Here

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all engineering and technical dimensions of investment initiatives, ensuring precision, quality, and adherence to industry standards.
  • Strategically plan, schedule, allocate resources, and supervise projects in collaboration with local engineers, the Regional Engineering team, and the Head of Operations.
  • Assist Australian manufacturing facilities with production technologies, processes, and equipment oversight, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
  • Lead the vendor qualification process for process equipment and manage the capital expenditure (CAPEX) strategy for Sika Australia.

Essential Duties:

  • Deliver monthly progress reports and present updates during Engineering Meetings.
  • Implement APAC Operations guidelines and foster regional engineering initiatives.
  • Enhance production efficiency through innovative process technologies and collaborate with maintenance teams to minimize equipment downtime.
  • Track Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and provide training for maintenance and production personnel.
  • Conduct feasibility assessments and apply various analyses (risk, HAZOP, cost-benefit, FMEAs) for investment projects.
  • Propose and execute improvements for plant equipment/systems, and advise on budget considerations for expansions.
  • Support project management activities including FAT, SAT, and the initiation of production lines.
  • Execute engineering tasks in accordance with established standards, ensuring compliance with codes, quality assurance/quality control policies, and performance benchmarks.
  • Collaborate with Research & Development on formulations, processes, and raw material costing.
  • Coordinate and assess new processes, equipment, projects, and technologies.
  • Engage in CAPEX project master planning and budget forecasting.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required.

Your Expertise - Our Asset

  • Engineering background with a decade of experience in relevant positions, ideally within a multinational context.
  • Demonstrated project management capabilities and execution.
  • Familiarity with LEAN and Kaizen methodologies.
  • Proactive, focused, and results-oriented with strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and management abilities.
  • Diligent, reliable, and intelligent.
  • Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
  • Proficient in computer applications and knowledgeable about project management processes and tools.
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently.

Beyond Expectations. Together.

As a leader in the market, Sika Australia values and acknowledges the contributions of its employees to the success of our operations.

In recognition of your experience and dedication, we offer:

  • A competitive salary package.
  • A nurturing work environment with a strong, positive company culture.
  • Investment in our employees through relevant training and development opportunities.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants must possess valid AU working rights.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a Pre-Employment Medical examination, including a drug and alcohol screening.

Sika Australia is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We value and seek diversity within our workforce.

Disclaimer – Sika Australia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

About Sika

Sika Australia Pty Ltd is a well-established leader in the manufacturing of construction chemicals, serving the Construction, Industry, Marine, and Mining sectors across Australia.

We are a global organization with subsidiaries in over 103 countries, operating more than 400 factories and employing over 33,000 individuals, with an expanding team throughout Australia.



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