Technical Project Manager
: Job Details :

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 22 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 22 countries, and employs approximately 4,000 people.

Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.

Company: Campari America

Job Title: Technical Project Manager

Job Location: Lawrenceburg, KY

Reports to: Liquid Director US

Organizational Layer (global, regional or local): Local

Employment Type: Temporary (December 31, 2026)

General Description of the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Technical Project Manager to lead the execution of a flagship distillery and dry house expansion initiative. This project integrates sustainable distillation practices, immersive visitor experiences, and advanced process automation.

Mission/Objectives

Lead the successful execution of the distillery and dry house expansion projects, ensuring the delivery of a world-class distillery that meets operational, safety, sustainability, and visitor experience goals. The TPM will serve as the central coordinator across engineering, operations, finance, and external partners, ensuring that all project phases — from construction through commissioning — are executed with precision, transparency, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities and Activities

• Oversee all phases of the expansion projects, including construction, commissioning, and operational readiness, ensuring adherence to financial and timeline budgets
• Ensure all systems and processes are validated for safe and legal operation prior to handover.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (PMO, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, QRD) and external partners (e.g., Design Builder) to align project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Escalate critical decisions through defined governance paths and ensure alignment across global and local stakeholders.
• Manage the structured change order process, including the utilization of contingency funds and documentation of scope-altering changes.
• Manage change orders and contingency planning to avoid cost overruns and schedule delay.
• Manage daily activities/resources to ensure maximized efficiency during the commissioning process.
• Maintain and organize over technical submittals, including engineering drawings, specifications, equipment data sheets, and validation records.
• Facilitate and document meeting minutes for core project team meetings, including follow-up communications.
• Ensure communication with relevant internal stakeholders on activities impacting daily operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support project success.

Key Relationships

Internal:

• • Local and Regional Engineering Team
  • Local Site Manufacturing Team
  • Local HS & Sustainability Team
  • Local and Regional Accounting/Finance
  • Regional Brand House Marketing Team

External:

• • Contractor Partners

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Project Management, or related field.

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in managing large-scale capital projects in manufacturing or process industries.
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and vendor relationships
• PMP certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of distillation and grain drying processes and/or automation systems preferred.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence at all organizational levels.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is a plus.
• Ability to navigate and work on the site (outdoor) including but not limited to walking on uneven surfaces (construction site), working at heights, and working on ladders.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual's race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note to applicants:

Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge and experience, not because of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information you may possess. You must not disclose to Campari Group any such information. In the event that you are asked a question that cannot be answered without disclosure of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information (including from a current or prior employer or their vendors or customers), you must decline to answer the question.

Notice to third party agencies:

Please refrain from cold-calling or emailing our executive leadership team or the HR community directly. The Talent Acquisition department manages centralized recruiting operations globally, including the selection and management of external suppliers. Currently, our preferred supplier list is at full capacity. To ensure we have your information on file for future consideration, we kindly request that you complete the online form provided here.