Senior Manager/Technical Lead Project Engineering

WHY PATIENTS NEED YOU

At Pfizer, we believe that every role is crucial in our mission to improve patients' lives. Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes or supporting maintenance and reliability, your contributions will be vital. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world.

WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE
In this role you are responsible for the organizational leadership of the Capital Project team at the McPherson, KS PGS-Sterile Injectable site. You will manage a technical organization consisting of project & process engineers, financial controls specialists, and equipment validation engineers to define, assess, and execute capital investments to achieve strategic and operating plan commitments. Lead and own the site master plan.

You will align with network and corporate resources to leverage processes, standard work, procurement, technical support, validation, and training opportunities. Drive successful project execution - monitor changing priorities in a dynamic environment, look for opportunities for efficiency improvements, align engineering resources across multiple projects to deliver results that meet multiple stakeholder timeframes.

HOW YOU WILL ACHIEVE IT

• Guide the team to safely execute capital projects to cost, schedule, and regulatory commitments.
• Ensure GMP compliance and conformance to all regulatory requirements; lead reliability improvement efforts for plant assets and project execution processes.
• Develop (coach, mentor & train) internal resources capabilities and capacity to support the ever-changing needs of the business.
• Advance capital execution/validation process and standard work / continuous improvement based on Lean and Reliability principles. Visual management is a critical element. Methods include, cost management, schedule management, risk and change management.
• Facilitate an annual capital planning process resulting in an annual capital budget for the plant - align the capital plan to the site operating plan and P&L. Manage the annual capital spend and capital appropriation approvals - track key measures of capital execution. Facilitate bi-weekly (or monthly) capital project forum to evaluate new capital requests and confirm status of on-going project execution.

• Identify and drive continuous improvement for improve capital management and execution. Coordinate projects across plant to improve safe work habits & environments, increase productivity, reliability, capability and reduce areas of highest risk in the facility (safety, reliability & performance).
• Provide interface on key issues and problems with Global Engineering and on site leadership.

• Actively share knowledge across multiple functions/sites within the network and contribute to knowledge management processes.

• Assess talent needs, identify talent within the organization, and hold managers accountable for developing a diverse talent pipeline.
• Lead teams to implement strategic direction and influence senior management decisions.
• Review project statuses, manage schedules, prepare status reports, and develop resolutions to meet goals.
• Foster a culture of innovation to improve patient care and healthcare outcomes, while instituting knowledge-sharing practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must-Have

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 6+ years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 5+ years of experience; OR a PhD with 1+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in facilitation and communication skills.
• Experience in managing people, with the ability to coach, counsel, and lead a team effectively.
• Strong organizational skills paired with exceptional problem-solving abilities.
• Proven track record in project management within a complex, matrixed environment.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Nice-to-Have

• Relevant pharmaceutical experience.
• Knowledge of equipment design, project management skills, reliability maintenance, and utilities operation.
• PMP Certification or PE License.
• Experience in developing and implementing innovative solutions.
• Ability to influence and drive change within a large organization.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.

 
Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending, ability to perform mathematical calculations and ability to perform complex data analysis.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

• Last Date to Apply for Job: November 30, 2026
• Additional Location Information: NA
• Eligible for Relocation Package – NO
• Secondment 9 months
• If you are currently in a driving position with a fleet vehicle and this secondment does not require driving as an essential function of the position for 12 months or longer, you will be required to turn in your fleet vehicle for the duration of the non-driving secondment.  Please refer to the Fleet Policy and Procedures document for more information.
• There will be no change to your current work location.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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