Head of Capital Project Execution at Zoetis

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field (required); Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) preferred
Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in engineering and design, installation, commissioning and qualification, and vertical start-up of capital projects valued at 100 MM USD or more
At least 5 years serving as the project manager for such capital projects
Minimum of 8 years of supervisory/people management experience with demonstrated success in performance management and development
Deep knowledge of project controls

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of senior-level direct and contract capital project leaders based at global sites, with direct responsibility for developing and delivering large, business-critical capital projects (>25 MM USD) and programs with a combined value exceeding 500 MM USD (25%)
Lead and/or support Technical Peer Reviews for site-level projects to ensure right-first-time delivery of the entire GMS Manufacturing capex portfolio; drive and/or contribute to Post Implementation Reviews partnering with the PMO and other functional peers to drive continuous improvement of capital project management processes, systems, and tools (15%)
Lead, champion, and sponsor Communities of Practice, Working Groups, Task Forces, or other forums to enable knowledge sharing across sites, platforms, and the global network; design, develop, and deliver site and global standards, processes, and tools to drive consistency, efficiency, and quality of Capital Project Management (15%)
In close cooperation with Procurement, manage the negotiation and execution of engineering, procurement, and construction contracts and agreements across all phases of capital projects; accountable for establishing and monitoring procedures and controls to manage performance and ensure all supplier interactions are value-adding, appropriate, ethical, meeting corporate guidelines and legal requirements (15%)
Establish a clear organizational vision and strategy; conduct assessments and benchmarking to identify, shape, and lead initiatives to improve performance leveraging common metrics and KPIs to measure and track progress (15%)
Recruit, grow, develop, coach, and/or mentor a group of high professional experts to achieve organizational goals, employee development, and professional growth; assess competency levels

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Capital Project ManagementProject LeadershipPortfolio ManagementTechnical Peer ReviewsPost Implementation ReviewsProcess AutomationReliability & MaintenanceEnergy & Utility SystemsManufacturing EngineeringPMO

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary or compensation for the Head of Capital Project Execution role?

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Is this position remote or does it require working at specific locations?

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What are the key responsibilities and skills needed for this role?

The role requires leading a team of senior-level project leaders for large capital projects over 25 MM USD, driving continuous improvement in project management processes, championing knowledge sharing through communities of practice, and managing contracts with procurement.

What is the company culture like for this position?

The role emphasizes modeling an Extreme Ownership mindset, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and execution excellence in engineering and project management.

What makes a strong candidate for the Head of Capital Project Execution role?

Strong candidates will have experience leading global teams on large-scale capital projects exceeding 25 MM USD, expertise in project management standardization, and the ability to champion continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across a global network.