Capital Projects Director

Here   you’ll   have the chance to create a   significant   differe nc e to patients’ lives. With science at its heart, this is the place where breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicines – for the world’s most complex   diseases.

This   exciti ng   opportunity   is   for   an   experienced   Capital   Project   Director   to   be   a   part   our   Global   Engineering   Team   to lead the development of major capital projects   in the Americas.   Th is Capital Project   Director   will be based in our Gaithersburg, MD location .

The Project   Director   i s acco untable for the successful delivery of the project and responsible for ensuring that the busines s benefit   is delivered. This means delivering the project safely and compliantly, to the agreed scope, in the agreed timescale, for the agreed cost budget and spending plan, applying the agreed resources and delivering to the predefined quality requirements. The Project   Director   acts directly on behalf of the sponsor to take forward the project scope and is the focal point for delivering customer needs. The Project   Director   manages the project team members,   customers, and all external partners   contributing to project’s success to ensure   that the requirements of all project stages are met in accordance with AstraZeneca Capital Project Delivery Process demonstrating the company leadership   behaviors.

Roles and   Responsibilities

• Initiate   the   project   effectively,   develop   and   obtain   agreement   on   the   project   charter
• Develop   t he   Proje ct   Management   Plan,   maintain   it,   communicate   it   and   imple ment   i t   effectively
• Ensure   clarity   of   and   communicate   project   roles   and   responsibilities
• Manage   project   risk   pro‐actively
• Ensure appropriate level   of governance is in place
• Ensure   project   reporti ng   and   decision-making   processes   are   robust   and   timely
• Actively id entify all   materials of projec t change, ensuring appropriate & timely   asse ssment and review are performed.
• Obtain   appropriate   authorization   for   any   changes   in   project   scope.   Own   the   Project   Change   Register
• Ensure   the   project   schedule   is   meeting  case   timeline   and   own   the   plan‐do‐review   process
• Govern   the   approved   project   budget   and   spending   plan.   Own   the   project   cost   review   and   reporting   process
• Complete the plan through to H2 signoff, ensuring effective business participation (customer and key collaborators) throughout
• Review   the   project   at   key   stages   and   communicate   the   lessons   learned   and   good   practices;
• Manage the handover process and close the project – successful Operational Performance Criteria, H1 and H2 signoff.
• Maintain relationships w ith key business partners to ensure business requirements are effectively delivered against project   objectives,
• Lead supplier teams, communicating deliverables and responsibilities whilst encouraging collaboration amongst the team and business   partners
• Ensure   project   documents   are   complete,   up   to   date   and   stored   appropriatel y ​
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment involving varying priorities and schedules
• Experience of working within a governance framework and matrix organization

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 7+ years of experience
• Direct project experience in managing /leading capital investments
• High   levels   of   drive,   energy   and   resilience   with   ability   to   take   the   initiative
• Ability   to   work   well   in   diverse   teams   and   proven   aptitude   to   influence   others   to   achieve   positive   outcomes
• Demonstrated work with engineering and/or project   experience.
• Proven supervisory and technical   skills.
• Demonstrated capability to manage projects in excess of   $250 M

Preferred Requirements:

• Demonstrated capability to manage projects in excess of $750M
• Experience applying modular design and construction techniques.
• Experience working in a Global company with team members and partners around the world.
• A project management qualification
• Master's degree in engineering management, technical management, or business administration.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to encourage 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 outstanding and ambitious world.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $160,559.20 - $240,838.80 USD Annual. 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.