Director, Project Delivery AMER

Director, Project Delivery AMERLocation: Portsmouth, NHFully site-based roleThe Director, Project Delivery AMER is responsible for leading one or more strategic capital investment projects and ensuring successful execution throughout the complete project lifecycle. You will provide leadership to project teams, manage relationships with contractors and vendors, and collaborate closely with Validation, Facilities, Engineering, and Operations teams. This role is accountable for delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable quality, regulatory, and business requirements.This position reports to the GE Portsmouth CapEx Delivery Lead and requires a full-time on-site presence in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.What you will getThe opportunity to lead large-scale capital projects in a world-class biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.Exposure to highly visible strategic investments that support business growth and innovation.Collaboration with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Validation, and Facilities.Career development opportunities within a global life sciences organization.A culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.The chance to make a meaningful impact on the future of healthcare and life sciences.What you will doLead CAPEX projects through Funding Request, Engineering, Design, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, and project closeout phases.Develop and execute project plans that achieve project objectives, schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.Manage project budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and approved scope changes.Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, suppliers, and EPCMV partners.Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies.Ensure compliance with HSE, cGMP, regulatory, and internal quality requirements.Communicate project status, key milestones, risks, and issues to senior leadership and Steering Committees.What we are looking forBachelor's degree in engineering or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent experience.Minimum of 10 years of project engineering and project management experience within chemical, biochemical, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industries.Strong technical knowledge of utilities, process systems, automation, instrumentation, and civil engineering disciplines.Proven success managing capital investment projects, including budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and contractor oversight.Experience supporting facility design and construction within regulated cGMP manufacturing environments.Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.Demonstrated ability to lead teams, solve complex problems, and deliver successful project outcomes.About LonzaAt Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.SummaryLocation: US - Portsmouth, NHType: Full time