Director, Engineering - Project Control

MSD•Elkton, VA

1d•$173,200 - $272,600•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Project Control is a key position in the Global Estimating Solutions, Project Business Services (PBS) Organization. This role has the mandate to provide effective and innovative cost and schedule solutions for our business partners to maximize their value and for our teams to ensure successful execution across large strategic programs. The leader will need to bring energy, experience and innovation to carry out the following: Ensure minimum essential planning/scheduling and controlling elements are in place for all programs in their assigned portfolio. Be a change leader in emerging technology and innovations related to project delivery and project controls specifically. Monitor leading indicators and trends to provide early warning of issues to project teams, the E&C Lead and Regional Directors. Collaborate with teams to solve problems before they become overruns or missed deadlines. Focus on control and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a relevant discipline.
15+ years applicable Project Control or Delivery related experience in pharmaceutical industry.
Experience in capital project/program management from FEL (Front End Loading) through Start-up and Licensure.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills and willing to accept and drive change and innovation.
Working knowledge of project cost and financial management aspects within SAP system (or similar) software.
Working knowledge of scheduling and risk analysis software (e.g. Primavera P6, Primavera Risk Analysis, MS Project).
Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary staff and interfacing with senior leader across an organization.
Ability to travel across the Americas up to 25% of their time.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Lean Project Delivery Methodologies (e.g. Target Value Delivery and Last Planner).
Lean/Six Sigma experience.
Understanding of MS Power Applications and AI.

Responsibilities

Establish and implement Project Control related procedures and execution plans.
Ensure the delivery of overall Monthly Project Cost Reports including: cost budgeting/forecasting/reporting, earned-value analysis, progress measurement/schedule status, change management, risk management, and early warning of issues.
Support implementation of Target Value Delivery.
Ensure development and maintenance of overall Project Spending Plans and represent submittments to finance.
Interface with AE (Architect Engineer) & CM (Construction Management) Project Control personnel to ensure timely compliant to GES procedures and reporting requirements.
Work with internal SMEs in estimating and strategic scheduling to support transition from planning to execution.
Management of project controls staffing within assigned program/portfolio.
Ensure Implementation of Change Management and Risk Management processes.
Ensure timely project closures including asset definition and assignments for fixed asset management.
Liaison with various groups outside the Engineering organization.