CapEx Portfolio Manager (Finance)

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for yearly budget tracking and cash out of Services.
• Facilitate standardized North American approval and closure process for capital spending for all Capital spend levels (Lump Sum, Simple, Low, Medium, and Large complexity).
• Preparation and presentation of 5-year CapEx 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.
• Responsible for Execution of Services CapEx portfolio in coordination with project managers.
• Develop/train/coach CapEx project managers on project management competencies. Project Managers may or may not hierarchically report to the CapEx officer.
• Guide and train on technical documentation preparation (specifications, scopes of supply/work, functional descriptions).
• Work in close cooperation with the Project Engineering and Execution Managers, as well as local Controlling and Shared Service groups, to coordinate activities.
• Regularly visit project sites at shop floor for project review and to assist Project Managers in problem-solving.
• Implement and lead the process for monthly review of current and future CapEx programs within each department.
• Support resource planning for future projects.
• Conducts monthly review of current CapEx programs within each department.
• Conduct Project Closure and Post-check Analysis for accounting/asset tracking.
• Execution of controlling initiatives and processes as they relate to business planning, CapEx, and/or operational reporting and continuous improvement.
• Retain proper CapEx documentation for audit control and lessons learned.
• Assist with invoice tracking with Shared Service Center.

 

Functional / Technical Knowledge:

• Must be proficient with Microsoft applications, with particular emphasis in Excel
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and decision-making skills
• Continuous Improvement methodologies a plus
• Very good organization and planning skills
• High attention to detail

 

Leadership Skills:

• Ability to work closely with all levels, from shop floor to executive management
• Change Agent – Coach to implement programs and then to sustain and evolve
• Safety-focused leadership
• Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

 

Travel: The position is located in Houston, TX. Infrequent travel, up to once per quarter

Language(s): English is required, and proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or French is a plus.

 

Critical Competencies Include:

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.

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