Project Delivery Director

Job Description

Join our team at Global Engineering Solutions (GES) where you'll have the opportunity to drive the successful execution of a diverse portfolio of projects across the pharmaceutical industry, taking a lead role in overseeing strategic direction, fostering high performance, and ensuring top-tier safety culture within a collaborative global network.

Welcome to our team.

Global Engineering Solutions (GES) is responsible for the design and construction of advanced manufacturing facilities and laboratories worldwide. They provide premier engineering solutions in the pharmaceutical industry through technical innovation and project management.

Purpose of the position

As a critical member of the EMEA GES Project Execution organization, this position reports directly to the GES Area Director and plays an essential role in driving the successful execution of a wide-ranging portfolio of projects within our API, Biologics, Vaccines, and Animal Health network. The key responsibilities of this role include providing strategic direction and oversight for a portfolio of capital projects at the Boxmeer site, overseeing the entire project lifecycle from business case development to Project Handover. Additionally, the role involves cultivating, coaching, and retaining a High Performance Organization that not only fosters employee development but also delivers exceptional customer value while demonstrating strong leadership capabilities.

Moreover, collaboration with Area Directors, Technology Centre Leads, Capital Procurement, and Digital Leads is crucial for creating teams that can effectively execute key strategic projects. This involves working closely with various stakeholder groups such as Operations, Quality, Safety, and Engineering to ensure robust project sponsorship and governance while also developing and maintaining strong working relationships with the Site Leadership team. Communication of the project portfolio results and identification of process improvement opportunities are also important aspects of this position.

Additionally, creating a top-tier safety culture within the organization and with partner EPCM teams is a priority, demanding a strong emphasis on safety and risk management. Moreover, it involves collaborating and coordinating with key Service Providers/partners to ensure effective Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management capabilities, necessitating the establishment and maintenance of robust partnerships to ensure successful project delivery.

Your profile

• Bachelor Degree or master’s degree in engineering, preferably Chemical or Mechanical.

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in project management of capital projects in the Pharma industry.

• Ability to manage either a significant large project (EUR 100 M +) or portfolio of projects and demonstrated ability to achieve results

• Understands the typical project life cycle from concept through to qualification and has proven experience in these areas.

• Proven knowledge, appreciation and experience of working in a strongly regulated environment.

• Solid experience executing significant capital projects for manufacturing with different types of execution strategies

• Strong interpersonal skills with an understanding of the customer relationship and the management of engineering companies required for successful completion of complex capital projects.

• Demonstrated performance in building and managing multi-functional teams.

We offer

We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic and challenging environment with great opportunities for personal development. Our benefits are very competitive and the summary below will give you an idea of what you can expect.

• Competitive salary and a 3% year-end bonus;

• 35,5 days of leave;

• Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates;

• Solid Pension Plan;

• Incentive Plan;

• Travel allowance for commuting;

• Numerous training, coaching and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development.

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Regular

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Job Posting End Date:

09/25/2024

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A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID: R311617