Astrazeneca PLC Waltham , MA 02154
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Title: Senior Project Controls Lead
Introduction to role:
Join our Global Engineering and Real Estate's Capital Projects (Project Services) function as a Senior Project Controls Lead. This role provides project controls leadership and direction to a key strategic investment in Boston, United States. Reporting to the Director of Project Services, you will be part of a supportive and welcoming team of equals. Be welcomed into our inclusive network of diverse and high performing teams. Have the support, trust and respect to thrive here. Fair leadership, great workplaces and energised teams who always have each other's back. For those with a shared drive and passion for impacting people's lives, experience a sense of belonging like no other.
Accountabilities:
As a Senior Project Controls Lead, you will be responsible for project controls implementation and leadership on a major capital project (>$500m), ensuring AstraZeneca requirements are adhered to throughout the project lifecycle. You will provide proactive communication to ensure GERE leadership (Project Management and Project Services) is appraised of trends on the project. You will also be responsible for the development and approval of project control plans and procedures covering all facets of project controls (schedule, cost, cashflow, risk, change and reporting).
Essential Skills/Experience:
B.S & 7+ years of Engineering, construction management or equivalent degree
Bio-pharmaceutical experience & knowledge
Appropriate experience and knowledge in project control, planning and/or construction management.
Awareness of cost and schedule quantitative risk analysis
Training or some experience of scheduling software e.g. Primavera, Microsoft Project etc.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Able to work effectively with multiple project and management teams
Proven team player, willing to consider and accept other views and concepts in reaching critical decisions
Able to manage service providers for delivery of project controls services
Able to perform work as required on project sites or at contractor office locations. Can support business travel if required
Demonstrated record of delivering services for relevant project sizes and complexities
Desirable Skills/Experience:
Master's degree preferred.
Bio-pharmaceutical experience & knowledge
International project experience
Professional accreditation in field of expertise
Hands-on experience of quantitative risk analysis
Understanding of estimating practices
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.
Why AstraZeneca?
Make a positive impact, in a team where it means more. In Operations we have a big ambition: to deliver more medicines to patients, quicker and more affordably. Backed by the investment, leadership and a clear plan to get there, we bring personal dedication and out of the box thinking. We are driven by our commitment to deliver accelerated growth for AstraZeneca and to make people's lives better. It pushes us to keep building on our foundations and progressing as we turn our ever-growing and increasingly complex pipeline from molecule to medicine. Be part of evolving how we work with Lean, cutting-edge science, digitalisation and sustainable practices.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join our mission to change lives!
Date Posted
26-Jun-2024
Closing Date
10-Jul-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.
AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.
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