Associate Director, Global Capital Projects & Strategy

AstraZeneca; Mount Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness center

Walking trail

Walking desk

Basketball court

Ping pong

Massage chair

Lunch & learns

Ergonomic office

Tuition reimbursement

Lifelong learning

Book club

Dining center

Snack market

Coffee & tea

Climate controlled

Job summary

AstraZeneca Mt. Vernon site is seeking an Associate Director Capital Project Management to lead planning, design, and execution of major capital projects.

You will coordinate cross-functional site and global teams to align with business strategies and compliance initiatives. Responsibilities include directing multi-disciplinary project teams, translating complex requirements into actionable capital plans, and maintaining strong partnerships with internal and external customers to deliver on time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering or other related technical discipline.
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in conceptual development, project management (planning and scheduling projects), design, and implementation of major capital projects.
• Hands‑on experience in the negotiation and management of contracts and agreements with engineering contractors, vendors, regulatory, and government agencies.
• Knowledge and understanding of validation and qualification principles, project management, and change control principles.
• Ability to understand and apply financial analyses to make good decisions in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential.
• Experience in developing and introducing an initiative and gaining subsequent on board and support from different levels within the organization.
• Direct knowledge in Engineering Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct and manage cross-functional site and global project teams.
• Comprehend strategic project requirements and translate those into detailed capital project plans aligned with business initiatives.
• Establish strong working relationships with key internal and external customers and demonstrate personal ownership and accountability for results with a focus on customer service.
• Proactively identify potential issues and opportunities, develop contingency plans as required, and guide conflict resolution at the project team level.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Financial analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Change control

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree (desirable)

Job description

AstraZeneca Mt. Vernon site is seeking an Associate Director Capital Project Management to lead planning, design, and execution of major capital projects.

You will coordinate cross-functional site and global teams to align with business strategies and compliance initiatives. Responsibilities include directing multi-disciplinary project teams, translating complex requirements into actionable capital plans, and maintaining strong partnerships with internal and external customers to deliver on time