Associate Director, Project Management and Engineering Services

Description

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

The Associate Director, Project Management and Engineering Services will lead and execute capital projects with a focus on areas such as Clean Utilities, cleanroom HVAC, infrastructure, facilities, and process equipment (bio & pharma). The role involves managing projects from early planning states (FEL-1 and business case development) through to final handover to the end user. 

Beyond project execution, this position will provide subject matter expertise and strategic support for cross-functional initiatives, troubleshooting and high-priority topics across a network of Boehringer locations. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Having deep knowledge in the design and function of the specific area of expertise (ex. Clean Utilities, cleanroom HVAC, infrastructure, facilities or process equipment (bio or pharma) and responsible for knowing state-of-the-art solutions, while being able to challenge the status quo at a site.
• Executes the global CapEx project manual, secure capital committee approvals (LCC, CIC & CEMCom) meetings and ensure compliant project approval.
• Be member of the regional and global project management team and further develop the CapEx Execution manual as team member.
• Prepares User requirements in alignment with the site user team.
• Sets up project execution plan incl. common project documents according to respective CapEx project manuals.
• Executes projects in alignment with the SD4G carbon neutral path of each site and considering most sustainable options for each project.
• Delivers projects compliantly, on time and within budget
• Responsible for continuous project reporting according to existing project delivery manual.
• Points out and manages project risks, escalating early enough major project impacts
• Follows current project documentation guidelines and using standardized project tools.
• Documents project after hand-over and sharing lessons learned with local, regional and global PM teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor/Master degree or comparable in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical) in combination with five to ten (5-10) years of experience in project management & project execution in a sensitive environment, i.e. hospitals, pharmaceutical plants, clean rooms, central utility plants or similar required.

Core Capabilities & Competencies Business/Technical Knowledge:

• External Focus
• Fast and Focused Execution
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Management Competencies Stakeholder Management
• Managing Performance

Functional Competencies:

• Communicates Effectively
• Knowledge of Policies and Procedures
• Problem Solving

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

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