Senior Specialist (Capital Project Management), Global Engineering Solutions

Merck's Global Engineering Solutions group seeks a Senior Specialist to manage capital projects independently or as part of a portfolio across manufacturing, laboratory, and infrastructure operations. The role requires delivering projects on time and within budget while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage integrated project teams to deliver critical assets on time and within budget
• Oversee portfolio of low/medium capital projects or single high-segment projects from evaluation through completion
• Coordinate with design leaders and external partners on equipment design, material selection, and installation proposals
• Develop and implement project execution plans with appropriate safety and health management
• Manage project budgeting, scheduling, procurement strategies, and change control processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Minimum five years executing capital and/or expense projects
• Experience managing integrated project teams to deliver critical assets on budget
• Strong oral and written communication skills with presentation abilities
• Excellent decision-making, self-motivation, and change management capabilities
• Ability to travel 50%
• Familiarity with bioprocessing equipment and unit operations (preferred)