The Project Leader will be responsible for the planning, execution, and successful delivery of medium-scale capital projects ($2M) and continuous improvement projects within a 24/7 food manufacturing environment. This role involves managing all aspects of projects, including design, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, risk management, and coordination with multiple teams to ensure projects meet safety, quality, regulatory, and operational performance expectations. Coordinate end to end project management for food processing and packaging initiatives, from scope development through commissioning.

Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource plans to ensure on time, on budget delivery. Ensure all projects comply with regulatory and corporate requirements, including sanitary design, GMP, HACCP, OHSA, and environmental regulations. Coordinate procurement activities, including RFQs, vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and equipment purchasing.

Provide direct supervision of contractors and internal teams during equipment installation, start up, and commissioning.



Deliver technical support and training to maintenance and operations teams on new equipment and systems. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, throughput, and cost efficiency.

Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders to ensure alignment, effective communication, and successful project outcomes. Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), site commissioning, and plant‑wide shutdown activities, including occasional off‑shift work. Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline) Solid technical and analytical aptitude required Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, including experience managing people or contractors Proficiency with MS Office 365 Experience programming, troubleshooting, and commissioning Allen‑Bradley PLCs Experience preparing P&IDs;, process flow diagrams, and layout drawings using CAD tools.

Experience with Quality Management Systems in a regulated environment. Eng license considered an asset. PepsiCo may use Artificial Intelligence as part of its hiring process.

📌 Project Manager Implementation - Telecommute (Peterborough)
🏢 PepsiCo
📍 Peterborough