Deputy Director GEM Project Controls

Job title: Deputy Director GEM Project Controls

Location: Swiftwater, PA

About the Job

We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.

The mission described below should be carried out consistent with the health, safety and environment (HSE) rules and requirements of the site and will be under the guidance of Global Engineering & Maintenance management and in accordance with Sanofi Pasteur Vaccines Industrial Affairs.

The Deputy Director Project Controls performs the project controls tasks and deliverables of investment (CapEx) projects in accordance with the application of good engineering practices and the Global Engineering Guidelines (GEG) of the Project Controls domain.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Key Accountabilities

• Expertise in Cost Management, Scheduling, and Earned Value Management System (progress reporting).
• Experience in projects ranging from $10M to $200M.
• Knowledge of SAP-type financial systems and project financial reporting.
• Understanding of financial policies and procedures for capital projects.
• Familiarity with purchasing procedures and contract management.
• Interaction with A/E and CM firms for change orders, invoice review, and resolution.
• Oversee preparation of funding estimates and schedules for new projects.
• Facilitate risk analysis and ensure benchmarking metrics for new projects.
• Develop and maintain spending and progress curves, track manpower productivity.
• Responsible for monthly SHINE updates and ensuring PC project deliverables.
• Maintain current training in PM and PC procedures.
• Perform audits to ensure accurate reporting of man-hours and progress.
• Experience in developing EVM for engineering design, construction, and C&Q phases.
• Coaching and mentoring junior staff.
• Ensure compliance with Sanofi Pasteur Global Engineering standards and procedures.
• Consistently work safely, respecting Sanofi Values.

Scope and Dimensions
Assigned to Regional Engineering projects (typically at Swiftwater, PA or Framingham, MA sites). Ability to lead cross-divisional and cross-functional teams, coordinate capital planning and forecasting, and support business process improvements.

About You

Education and Experience

• BS in a (non- Information Technology) technical discipline such as Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture with over 10 years in an industrial environment required (biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred).
• Significant experience as a project controls manager (PCM) on large industrial investment (CapEx) projects with over $10M required.
• Proficiency in SAP software and project financial liaison experience.
• Advanced Excel skills required (PowerBI experience a plus).
• Competencies for managing a team and building transversal interfaces.
• Customer centric/Results oriented/Teamwork mindset/Clear thinker.
• Travel domestically may be required.

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.