Director Project Controls Global Engineering

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

42d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to lead and inspire a team in the dynamic world of global engineering? As the Project Controls Director, you'll be at the forefront of our Capital Projects function, driving excellence in project controls across a region. This leadership role is pivotal in ensuring high-quality service delivery and effective resourcing, reporting directly to the Director of Project Services. Join us and make a significant impact! When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. At AstraZeneca, you'll find yourself at the heart of innovation where sustainability goals drive our mission. With a commitment to making a difference beyond patients, you'll contribute to pioneering our sustainability strategy. Be part of a team striving towards Zero Carbon by 2025 and carbon negative across the entire value chain by 2030. Here, everyone plays a role in creating a lasting legacy that benefits people, the environment, and society.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent
• 7+ years of relevant experience in project controls including planning & scheduling, cost management, and estimating
• Global project experience
• Developed professional network in project control
• Experience in various software systems including suite of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and reference documentation
• Flexibility to support business travel if required
• Demonstrate record of delivering services for relevant project size & complexity
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Able to work in a cross-functional role within all project and management organizations
• Proven leadership abilities and ability to manage service providers (CM / AE) for development of estimates
• Proven team player, willing to consider and accept other views and concepts in reaching critical decisions
• Strong initiative and leadership qualities
• High energy, passionate advocate of the Project Controls process
• Demonstrated ability to influence others

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of Bio-pharmaceutical experience & knowledge
• Certification in relevant area
• Experience in major scheduling software including Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, etc.
• Hands-on experience with cost and schedule risk analysis

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the project controls team to deliver defined work processes and high-quality results for a regional portfolio of capital projects.
• Confirm regional portfolio resourcing needs (capabilities and timing) to support the project demand, coordinating with other functions e.g. estimating and planning, as required.
• Build capability and staff to support current work, future growth, and long-term needs of the business.
• Lead the recruitment, training, and development of internal resources. Support other business functions and/or sites with recruitment as needed.
• Ensure implementation of the technical direction and standards within the Project Services Operating Model.
• Accountable for quality of project controls stage-gate review documentation for internal governance/funding decisions.
• Take ownership for part(s) of the Project Services Operating Model as a Business Process Owner, accountable for process definition, assurance, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other Regional Project Controls Leads and provide direct support to the Director of Project Services.
• Assist with project setup and effective onboarding of new teams/personnel in AZ business processes.
• Train and educate others in good practices related to project controls.
• Lead and take responsibility for special projects and initiatives to support the organization, as assigned.
• Participate in pharma industry or project control forums and conferences. Create and lead efforts for knowledge sharing.
• Interact with Project Managers and other technical leaders to develop more effective approaches to develop and execute projects.

Benefits

• The annual base pay for this position ranges from $155,592.00 to $233,388.00 USD.
• Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
• Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles).
• Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
• Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
• If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees