Head Design & Construction Management
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Job Location:
Basel - Switzerland
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The Head DCM leads the Design & Construction Management function accountable for end to end governance delivery financial performance and strategic development of all capital projects within the region.The Head DCM ensures Novartis can plan design authorize execute and govern major capital investments with transparency compliance and strategic alignment.
Job Description
Major Accountabilities but not limited to
Lead the regional DCM team and govern third party service providers in DCM project management
Oversee the entire capital appropriation request lifecycle including ensuring highquality project options analysis feasibility assessments and scope validation reviewing and approving ECAR/PCAR deliverables financial assumptions cost estimates and risk assessments
Ensuring compliance with local frameworks (e.g. Swiss SIA standards for CH).
Financial Management & Savings Delivery accountable for annual capital spend of >100mUSD Spend
Lead financial forecasting cost controls capitalization alignment and savings commitments
Act as senior interface to Real Estate Heads Finance controllers Procurement HSE Business units External partners authorities and planners
Demonstrate company values on a consistent basis
Drive culture within organization that retains and develops talent to create a pipeline for organizational growth as well as one which values diversity and embraces inclusive behaviors.
Minimum Requirements
Extensive experience in capital project management engineering construction or real estate within regulated environments
Deep knowledge of CAR/ECAR processes financial modelling cost control and project governance structures
Strong leadership capability in matrix organizations navigating suppliers authorities and technical teams
Understanding of local regulatory frameworks (e.g. Swiss SIA norms for CH Knowledge of GxP standards)
Strategic mindset with ability to lead organizational transformation (e.g. DCM carveouts NOCC integration)
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Languages
English/German
Why Novartis:Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart passionate people like you. Collaborating supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients lives. Ready to create a brighter future together and Rewards:Learn about all the ways well help you thrive personally and professionally. Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)
Skills Desired
Design And Construction Management Facility Management Finance Management Influencing And Persuading Knowledge Of Business Models Knowledge Of Creating Strategic Partnerships Real Estate Management
Key Skills
About Company
Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to the evolving needs of patients worldwide.
