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Associate Director, Digital Manufacturing Capital Project Management (Hybrid NJ or PA)
Associate Director, Digital Manufacturing Capital Project Management (Hybrid NJ or PA)-January 2024
West Point
Jan 22, 2025
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  Job Description

  The Associate Director (Digital Manufacturing Capital Project Management) will be a technical subject matter expert, responsible for leading and delivering digital scope (inclusive of automation and IT) for multiple U.S. projects in the portfolio of capital projects managed by Global Engineering Solutions (GES), for Human Health or Research and Development facilities. The incumbent will partner with stakeholders in the business, GES, Digital Manufacturing Product Teams, and Quality to ensure that projects are correctly delivered with appropriate technology and qualification standards.

  The Associate Director (Digital Manufacturing Capital Project Management) is responsible for activities that may include the following:

  Partner with local business leadership and project teams to scope for digital aspects of capital projects

  Lead teams (external contractors and/or full-time employees) to deliver digital aspects of capital projects, including control system design and associated documentation sets

  Understand and educate local project teams on automation standards as they relate to technology selection, system configuration, validation, hardware, and software environments

  Closely liaise with GES engineers, Engineering Contractors, Quality groups, and skid suppliers

  Develop and adhere to project schedules and budgets

  Build teams as necessary to deliver digital aspects of capital projects

  Report project statuses and risks vertically within the project and above the project

  Engage with stakeholders at all levels of projects, including active participation in project team meetings

  Ensure that our company's engineering standards and guides are applied on projects

  Education Minimum Requirement

  BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or other related technical degreeRequired Experience and Skills

  15 or more years of experience in project/automation support (including at least 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry)

  Technical expertise on DCS and PLC software and hardware (specifically Emerson DeltaV- and Allen Bradley- and/or Siemens-based systems)

  Familiarity with system networking and IT infrastructure

  Ability to create and maintain detailed budgets and cost reports

  Ability to create and maintain detailed project schedules, including resourcing plans

  Strong vendor management skills

  Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

  Excellent written and oral communication skills

  Ability to handle multiple projects and/or workflows simultaneously

  Preferred Experience and Skills

  Emerson DeltaV software and hardware configuration

  PLC and HMI (specifically Allen Bradley-and/or Siemens-based systems) software and hardware configuration

  MES experience (specifically with Werum PAS-X)

  Excellent understanding of cGMPs, System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies, and agile project strategies

  Proven meeting facilitation, project management, and change management skills

  Strong presentation skills

  #eligibleforerp

  NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

  In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

  If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

  Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

  Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/inst/1422$1533/rel-task/3001$14.htmld)

  Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

  US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

  Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

  EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

  EEOC GINA Supplement​

  Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

  We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

  Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

  U.S. Hybrid Work Model

  Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

  Under New York State, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

  Expected salary range:

  $135,500.00 - $213,400.00

  Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

  Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully

  Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

  Employee Status:

  Regular

  Relocation:

  No relocation

  VISA Sponsorship:

  No

  Travel Requirements:

  10%

  Flexible Work Arrangements:

  Hybrid

  Shift:

  1st - Day

  Valid Driving License:

  No

  Hazardous Material(s):

  N/A

  Required Skills:

  Metrology, Program Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management

  Preferred Skills:

  Business Management, Capital Management, Computer Engineering, Cost Management, Digital Business Development, Digital Project Management, Enterprise Digital Asset Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Information Systems Project Management, Information Technology Management, IT Business Management, IT Infrastructure Operations, IT Project Lifecycle, Product Engineering, Project Architecture, Project Delivery, Project Engineering, Project Planning, Project Resource Management, Project Risks, Quality Control Systems, Quality Management, SAP Project Management, Vendor Management, Written Communication

  Requisition ID: R275917

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