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You will support the delivery of capital projects within the SE Capital Project Team involving large / high complexity facilities and/or production equipment or systems, ensuring that all outcomes meet the defined project objectives for cost, schedule, quality, and safety, while delivering the intended business benefits
Job Responsibility:
Plan and manage the site's most complex CapEx projects, leveraging extensive experience in successfully implementing equipment and facility changes within a GMP environment, and adherence to the GSK Project Management Framework (PMF)
Effectively resolving issues that have a potential to hinder the progress of project completion
Provide leadership and expertise on the PMF, ensuring the site's compliance with relevant standards and enhancing site capability through targeted training and coaching, while supporting gap closure as needed
Provide leadership and coaching to project engineers within the team, or other functional groups helping to develop project management capabilities
Provide leadership to the assigned functional areas working closely with area directors and personnel to develop robust multi-year investment plans as required by the GSK Facility Investment Process
Support area capital delivery versus budget and review/support area investments and performance against PMF compliance
Plan and develop a robust technical project scope or solution, manage and drive project team accountability, oversee project costs and schedules, mitigate risks, and monitor / control the project according to the GSK PMF
Ensure projects are delivered within the approved budget, on schedule, and to the defined scope while maintaining high standards of safety and quality
Anticipate risks to achieving critical milestones and establish effective contingency plans to maximize success against objectives
Coordinate and meticulously plan and control all elements of the project schedule, ensuring timely and effective project delivery
Provide continuous improvement (CI) and process confirmation around controls being in-place and in-use
Ensure that project design and delivery comply with all relevant EHS, engineering, and quality procedures/standards, leveraging the expertise of SMEs to confirm compliance throughout the project lifecycle
Develop a comprehensive construction plan with appropriate permits and risk assessments, ensuring safe execution and performing routine safety and quality confirmations with other experts
Serve as a clear example of best practice to other engineers in terms of safety
Ensure clear and effective communication across all organizational levels, covering all aspects of projects and the strategy for the assigned functional area
Interface and partner with the wider GSK engineering community, Centers of Excellence and other sites to contribute, share and leverage best practice project management as appropriate
Promote the following behaviors: display exemplary leadership, strategic vision, effective communication, proactive problem-solving, and a strong commitment to fostering teamwork and continuous improvement
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, project management, business or a related field
15+ years’ experience delivering capital or operational projects in manufacturing or regulated environments
Technical experience with both GMP production Equipment and Facility/Utility systems
Experience with cGMP’s and FDA requirements
Experience working across multi-disciplinary teams and external partners
Knowledge of Pharmaceutical operational processes preferred
Experience with project tools and Microsoft Office
Experience with ERP or scheduling tools is desirable
Operational Excellence/GPS experience
Nice to have:
Master's degree in an Engineering discipline
Project management certification such as PMP or equivalent
Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated manufacturing environments
Experience with commissioning, qualification or operational handover activities
Hands-on use of cost forecasting, change control and risk register management
Experience leading matrixed teams and influencing senior stakeholders
Comfortable using digital tools for planning, reporting and collaboration
Understanding of drug development process
Strong communicator with experience working across multi-disciplinary teams and external partners
Demonstrate analytical reasoning and technical aptitude
Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and ethical decision making
The ability to plan effectively to deliver sustainable complex CapEx projects
Ability to work fully independently
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work across the organization and interact/influence/negotiate effectively at all levels of management and peers
Ability to work well under pressure with tight timelines
Excellent consultative, listening, communications and analytical skills
Must be flexible, adaptable and a team player
Negotiation and conflict resolutions skills and ability to motivate highly skilled and trained individuals
High energy level, pro-active self-starter
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Professional Project Management certification preferred
GPS Level / Problem Solvent certifications desirable