Lead Maintenance Planning & CMMS Admin

Novartis • Durham, CA

22h • $98,700 - $183,300 • Onsite

About The Position

As Lead Maintenance Planning & CMMS Admin, you will play a key leadership role in managing the team and systems that support the planning and scheduling of engineering, maintenance, and calibration activities across the Durham campus. In this role, you’ll ensure effective coordination of maintenance operations, optimize system performance, and continuously enhance processes that keep critical site functions running reliably.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years, associate degree with 10 years, or 12 years of relevant maintenance experience
• Experience in maintenance and retirement of production and utility equipment across full asset lifecycle
• Direct CMMS experience, including master data setup, governance, and system administration
• Familiarity with inventory management principles and maintenance planning processes
• 1–2 years of supervisory experience leading teams in maintenance or operations environments
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing maintenance or operational programs
• GMP knowledge and experience supporting regulatory audits or inspections
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

• Design And Construction Management
• Facility Management
• Finance Management
• Influencing And Persuading
• Knowledge Of Creating Strategic Partnerships
• Real Estate Management
• Supplier Relationship Management

Responsibilities

• Lead campus maintenance planning, scheduling, and inventory management across multiple buildings and platforms
• Manage and develop a high-performing maintenance planning and inventory team supporting 24/7 operations
• Own and administer the Computerized Maintenance Management System, including data integrity and system improvements
• Establish and continuously improve maintenance planning processes, procedures, and efficiencies
• Drive data and metrics usage to enhance maintenance performance and operational effectiveness
• Oversee engineering procurement activities, including requisitions, purchase orders, and vendor management
• Standardize and optimize job plans, spare parts management, scheduling, and kitting processes
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure timely, disruption-free execution of work
• Monitor, analyze, and report maintenance performance through dashboards and predictive metrics
• Support audits, escalate system issues, and lead resolution with effective mitigation strategies

Benefits

• performance-based cash incentive
• eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards
• health, life and disability benefits
• a 401(k) with company contribution and match
• generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree