Senior Manager, Capital Projects

Position

Senior Manager Capital Projects within the Facility & Engineering department (F&E) is responsible for leading the site capital project processes including the site project budget preparation, cost control and project execution plans to ensure the approach to project selection through to realization, meets with business needs for our new cell therapy facility. The role includes managing a diverse portfolio of capital projects, such as equipment, productivity and capacity upgrades, facility renovations, and infrastructure upgrades to support the commercial manufacturing of cell therapy products.

The individual has frequent exposure to senior management as they coordinate projects that shape the strategy and vision of our Cell Therapy Facility. In this role, the individual also supervises some projects as a (sr.) project manager.

• Site responsibility for co‑ordination of all Capital and Expense project selection, justification and delivery. Assist the site in prioritizing projects in alignment with business needs.
• Directing and monitoring project cost determination and overseeing the preparation and management of Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR).
• Pursuing and implementing novel project solutions, new technologies and methodologies with operational SMEs to meet business needs.
• Ensuring – with support from F&E SME’s – that all the proposed Project Management, Design and construction processes are in compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements.
• Ensure Delivery of the CAPEX and Expense Project Portfolio.
• Ensuring Project team have the right competency mix to deliver a complex and changing project portfolio, including selection and management of a contingent work force.

• B.S Degree in Engineering, Science or IT related discipline is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant project management experience.
• Experience using Project Controls and Management tools to track relevant metrics and KPI’s to successfully deliver projects.
• Experience in GMP environment and a proven track record of delivering projects in pharmaceutical / biotechnology manufacturing settings is preferred.
• Project Management Professional certification is preferred.
• Experience leading a small team of professionals is preferred.
• Experience using SAP and budgeting tools.

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R1604069 :
Senior Manager, Capital Projects