Director, Global Engineering Programs, OUS Projects (Germany) (all genders) fulltime, permanent

Challenging work. Global impact. Every day. 

Welcome to AbbVie! As part of an international company with 50000employees worldwide and around 3000 employees in Germany you will have the opportunity of addressing some of tomorrows unmet medical needs in close collaboration with your colleagues. Are you passionate about improving global health care Do you want to contribute to improving patients quality of life through your expertise In a challenging work environment that offers opportunities of developing and increasing your own skills Youve come to the right place! 

Strategic Investment and EHS is part of the Operations Transformation organization and supports initiatives that strengthen operational performance enable strategic investments and advance environmental health and safety excellence. The group partners across the organization to drive sustainable improvements manage risk and deliver solutions that support AbbVies business and operational priorities.

We are looking for a Director Global Engineering Programs OUS Projects to provide strategic project management direction and oversight for the Global Engineering Programs department. The position is responsible for coordinating facility and utility projects to ensure compliance with AbbVie standards and specifications developing resource plans for approved projects and recommending the appropriate use of internal and external resources throughout facility planning design and execution. The Director also establishes and maintains effective relationships with external engineering and construction organizationsincluding architecture and engineering firms construction management companies consultants and contractorsto ensure that project design timelines costs and quality requirements are addition the role is responsible for managing and leveraging common engineering systems to support consistent and efficient project delivery.

As Director Global Engineering Programs OUS Projects you:

• Are accountable for all processes policies and procedures related to Capital and Facilities Planning Engineering Best practices and Systems and the Engineering Center of Excellence.

• Define and document expectations related to Good Engineering Practice and Project Execution Methodology and Track project execution for targeted projects and report performance metrics.
• Are Responsible for strategic planning and facility asset utilization for AbbVie corporate wide including LRP facilities/space master planning.
• Have overall responsibility for AbbVie-wide capital planning process (Plan and LRP) for major (>$5MM) investments in Facilities/Utilities/Equipment.
• Conduct and record benchmarking of project management best practices within AbbVie professional associations A/E firms and other peer companies.
• Provide and oversee discipline specific engineering expertise to corporate wide stakeholders through AbbVies Technical Experts group.
• Take Accountability for overall Engineering Capital Plan of approximately $400MM and for the departments payroll and expense budget including outside contractor services.

Qualifications :

Heres how you can make a difference:

• You have a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Architecture and/or/ combined with Masters Degree in Master of Management or Master in Business Administration preferred
• 10- 15 years experience as Manager Project Engineering required
• Experience of developing resource plans for approved projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate relationships with external engineering and construction organizations.

Heres how we can move mountains together: 

• with a diverse work environment where you can have a real impact 
• with an open corporate culture 
• with an attractive salary 
• with an intensive onboarding process with a mentor at your side 
• with flexible work models for a healthy work-life balance 
• with a corporate health management that offers comprehensive health and exercise programs 
• with company social benefits 
• with a wide range of career opportunities in an international organization 
• with top-tier attractive development opportunities 
• with a strong international network 

Multiple times we have been globally recognized as a Great Place to Work and we are proud to provide our employees with the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We take our impact on the environment and our communities seriously and therefore focus on giving something back on a regular basis. We are committed to equality equity diversity and inclusion (EED&I) a commitment that is fundamental to us. This includes appreciating different perspectives creating an inclusive culture and treating all employees with dignity and respect. 

At AbbVie your individual contributions count help us move mountains together. Be a part of our success grow with us and accomplish more than you could have imagined. Sounds like the perfect career opportunity for you We look forward to receiving your application! All you need is a complete CV we will discuss everything else with you in person. 

Any questions Feel free to email as at we look forward to hearing from you!  

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. 
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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