Director Capital Project Engineering(m/w/x)

Description

In this role, you will lead capital project engineering across EMEA, Canada, and Pakistan, overseeing project execution and compliance while driving innovation and sustainability. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include strategic planning, budget management, and fostering a high-performing team to achieve operational excellence.

Requirements

• •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related field)
• •12+ years in capital project management, Engineering, Energy Management, Hygienic design, Process design, or i4.0
• •Proven track record managing projects across multiple geographies and cultures
• •Technical expertise
• •Strong knowledge of GMP, pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, and facility design
• •Leadership skills to influence senior stakeholders and manage diverse teams
• •Expertise in capital budgeting, ROI analysis, and risk management
• •Excellent presentation and negotiation skills in English; additional languages are an asset
• •Experience in project management, coaching, and change management
• •Experience in production/ manufacturing sites
• •Successfully managed Engineering function in production or development fields
• •Conceptual and strategic thinker with relevant experience at production/ manufacturing site level
• •Track record in Project Management and ability to challenge through 'facts & figures'
• •Proven ability to work within a matrix organization and cultural awareness
• •Strong ability to network and collaborate across various functions

Tasks

• •Define and implement regional capital project strategies
• •Oversee multi-site capital projects, including facility builds and technology upgrades
• •Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success
• •Ensure compliance with GMP, health & safety, and environmental standards
• •Manage multimillion-dollar budgets and optimize resource allocation
• •Drive adoption of advanced engineering practices and sustainable design
• •Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team
• •Establish and lead climate change and energy conservation strategies
• •Support EHS directors with energy reporting and target setting
• •Standardize critical processes across multiple regions
• •Ensure Highly Protected Readiness status across assigned sites
• •Implement world-class processes for capital asset management
• •Roll out divisional Maintenance & Energy Management initiatives
• •Embed maturity systems with site assessments for maintenance excellence
• •Implement capital management processes and project tracking
• •Develop capital plans that align with business objectives
• •Verify engineering adequacy for successful project development
• •Provide support for commissioning and troubleshooting at manufacturers
• •Identify productivity improvement opportunities before capital investment
• •Establish a robust capital investment planning process
• •Define standards and governance in collaboration with regions
• •Maintain global engineering and quality metrics for operational improvements
• •Create cohesive, cross-functional teams focused on continuous improvement
• •Lead and develop a talented team to meet business needs
• •Ensure rollout of serialization technology ahead of regulations