Advisor - Project Manager - Global Facilities Delivery

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage manufacturing capital projects consisting of both Lilly and Non-Lilly professionals to safely achieve project objectives from conceptual design through operational verification (cradle to grave cycle).
• Project Delivery: Deliver projects by managing project scope, schedule and budget while identifying and mitigating risks, all while prioritizing Safety First and Quality Always.
• Compliance: Lead with a disciplined, structured approach to project management based on compliance with Company Policies and Procedures.
• Safety/Environment: Develop and maintain safety and environmental execution plans for projects. Ensure compliance to safety and environmental policies, procedures, and work rules for project personnel, contractors, and subcontractors from conceptual design through operational verification. Be an active member of the site safety team.
• Interface/Communication: Develop and maintain effective communication with the project team, governance teams, business partners and other stakeholders, as the size of the project may dictate. Facilitate issue resolution, anticipate scope changes, and implement safely with quality, speed, and value.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Engineering or a technical related field (e.g. project management, construction management)
• 10+ years previous experience in capital project delivery in industrial or manufacturing facilities

Preferences

• Willingness to relocate and/or travel to locations outside of home state/country and have the demonstrated ability to work from long distances with little supervision
• Project Size: Previous experience leading large capital projects (>$50M each) or multiple projects in excess of $300MM
• Experience supporting programs or projects >$1B and/or managing greenfield projects
• Pharma manufacturing experience
• Capital Project Management Experience in Pharma or Industrial manufacturing facilities, such as: Bulk API, sterile products, devices, secondary packaging, automated supply chain and to a lesser extent lab projects
• Experience in the following areas: GMP manufacturing, LEAN, automation, construction, construction quality, project controls, the engineering disciplines, safety, scheduling
• The capacity to achieve results and influence through people
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well as part of a multi-discipline project team
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to work from long distances with little supervision (ability to make decisions without managerial approval while keeping management informed/engaged on critical issues)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Construction Management certification(s)
• Demonstrated willingness to embrace the concept of continuous improvement and be an agent for change
• Experience in working and/or living outside the US
• Competency in a foreign language