Senior Leader, Project Engineering & Capital Programs

AbbVie Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 142,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. in North Chicago seeks an engineering leader to set the direction of Project Engineering and deliver the capital-related portion of the site’s long-range plan.

You will oversee the capital portfolio across facilities, utilities, and equipment, aligning investment recommendations with business priorities and asset lifecycle needs. You will lead and develop the Project Engineering organization, establish governance, and ensure safe, compliant execution of capital initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a closely related discipline (or equivalent technical experience).
• Typically 12+ years of significant engineering/operational leadership experience.
• Experience delivering complex capital programs in biopharma/regulated industries.
• Strong ability to translate site priorities into long-range capital plans.
• Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for Project Engineering and translate site priorities into the capital plan.
• Lead development and submission of the site long-range and annual capital plans.
• Contribute to Site Master Plan and broader site planning with engineering insights.
• Oversee annual site capital plan, budget, and portfolio-level resource planning.
• Ensure accurate LBEs, forecasts, and financial reporting per finance requirements.
• Establish portfolio priorities, investment trade-offs, and resource allocation.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Capital planning

Regulated industry knowledge

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related field

Job description

AbbVie Inc. in North Chicago seeks an engineering leader to set the direction of Project Engineering and deliver the capital-related portion of the site’s long-range plan.

You will oversee the capital portfolio across facilities, utilities, and equipment, aligning investment recommendations with business priorities and asset lifecycle needs. You will lead and develop the Project Engineering organization, establish governance, and ensure safe, compliant execution of capital initiatives.