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MSD

Director, Engineering – Project Control

MSD

. Ensure minimum essential planning, scheduling, and controlling elements are in place for all programs in the assigned portfolio .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeWilmington • Virginia • United StatesLead💰 $173,200 - $272,600 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Project Control and Delivery within the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on cost management, risk analysis, and scheduling. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and implement innovative project delivery methodologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Project Control ManagementCapital Project ManagementLean Project Delivery MethodologiesSAP Financial ManagementPrimavera P6 Scheduling

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Hard Skills
Project Cost ManagementRisk ManagementChange ManagementEarned-Value AnalysisForecastingSchedule Status ReportingAsset ManagementTarget Value DeliveryLast Planner MethodologyFinancial Reporting
Soft Skills
LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingChange Management
Tools & Technologies
SAPPrimavera P6Primavera Risk AnalysisMS ProjectMS Power ApplicationsAI Technologies
Industry Keywords
Pharmaceutical IndustryProject DeliveryFEL (Front End Loading)Project ControlsMultidisciplinary Team Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Ensure minimum essential planning, scheduling, and controlling elements are in place for all programs in the assigned portfolio
  • Lead emerging technology and innovation related to project delivery and project controls
  • Monitor leading indicators and trends to provide early warning of issues to project teams, the E&C Lead, and Regional Directors
  • Collaborate with teams to resolve problems before they become overruns or missed deadlines
  • Establish and implement Project Control procedures and execution plans
  • Ensure delivery of monthly Project Cost Reports covering cost budgeting, forecasting, reporting, earned-value analysis, progress measurement, schedule status, change management, risk management, and early warning of issues
  • Support implementation of Target Value Delivery
  • Ensure development and maintenance of Project Spending Plans and represent submittals to finance
  • Interface with Architect Engineer and Construction Management Project Control personnel to ensure compliance with GES procedures and reporting requirements
  • Work with internal estimating and strategic scheduling SMEs to support transition from planning to execution
  • Manage project controls staffing within the assigned program or portfolio
  • Ensure implementation of Change Management and Risk Management processes
  • Ensure timely project closures, including asset definition and assignments for fixed asset management
  • Liaise with groups outside the Engineering organization

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a relevant discipline
  • 15+ years applicable Project Control or Delivery related experience in pharmaceutical industry
  • Experience in capital project/program management from FEL (Front End Loading) through Start-up and Licensure
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills; willingness to accept and drive change and innovation
  • Working knowledge of project cost and financial management aspects within SAP system or similar software
  • Working knowledge of scheduling and risk analysis software, including Primavera P6, Primavera Risk Analysis, or MS Project
  • Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary staff and interfacing with senior leaders across an organization
  • Ability to travel across the Americas up to 25% of the time
  • Experience in Lean Project Delivery Methodologies, such as Target Value Delivery and Last Planner (preferred)
  • Lean/Six Sigma experience (preferred)
  • Understanding of MS Power Applications and AI (preferred)
  • No visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
  • Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Compassionate and sick days