Capital Projects Director

Hereyou’llhave the chance to create asignificantdifference 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 complexdiseases.

ThisexcitingopportunityisforanexperiencedCapitalProjectDirectortobeapartourGlobalEngineeringTeamto lead the development of major capital projectsin the Americas.This Capital ProjectDirectorwill be based in our Gaithersburg, MD location.

The ProjectDirectoris accountable for the successful delivery of the project and responsible for ensuring that the business benefitis 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 ProjectDirectoracts directly on behalf of the sponsor to take forward the project scope and is the focal point for delivering customer needs. The ProjectDirectormanages the project team members,customers, and all external partnerscontributing to project’s success to ensurethat the requirements of all project stages are met in accordance with AstraZeneca Capital Project Delivery Process demonstrating the company leadershipbehaviors.

Roles andResponsibilities

• Initiatetheprojecteffectively,developandobtainagreementontheprojectcharter
• DeveloptheProjectManagementPlan,maintainit,communicateitandimplementiteffectively
• Ensureclarityofandcommunicateprojectrolesandresponsibilities
• Manageprojectriskpro‐actively
• Ensure appropriate levelof governance is in place
• Ensureprojectreportinganddecision-makingprocessesarerobustandtimely
• Actively identify allmaterials of project change, ensuring appropriate & timelyassessment and review are performed.
• Obtainappropriateauthorizationforanychangesinprojectscope.OwntheProjectChangeRegister
• Ensuretheprojectscheduleismeeting casetimelineandowntheplan‐do‐reviewprocess
• Governtheapprovedprojectbudgetandspendingplan.Owntheprojectcostreviewandreportingprocess
• Complete the plan through to H2 signoff, ensuring effective business participation (customer and key collaborators) throughout
• Reviewtheprojectatkeystagesandcommunicatethelessonslearnedandgoodpractices;
• Manage the handover process and close the project – successful Operational Performance Criteria, H1 and H2 signoff.
• Maintain relationships with key business partners to ensure business requirements are effectively delivered against projectobjectives,
• Lead supplier teams, communicating deliverables and responsibilities whilst encouraging collaboration amongst the team and businesspartners
• Ensureprojectdocumentsarecomplete,uptodateandstoredappropriately​
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment involving varying priorities and schedules
• Experience of working within a governance framework and matrix organization

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.

Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table? Fantastic! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours. Apply today.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We follow all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.