Tier 3 Project Lead

Sanofi Manufacturing and Supply organization is preparing its future through an ambitious program named Modulus. The Modulus Project is at the cornerstone of Sanofi strategy as it aims at creating a new manufacturing concept consisting of a new generation of evolutive multi-product facilities, modular, adaptable and agile, leveraging new disruptive technologies, to better address vaccine business challenges as well as Specialty Care Biologics products.

Site: Tuas Modulus

Line Manager: Head of Engineering & Projects

As a Project Lead, you will be:

Responsible for Leading and Managing Projects

• Lead Tier 3 (up to €5M) capital project studies including driving each stage gate review, supporting site, and M&S decision making process

• End-to-end capital project delivery including initiation, feasibility, design, execution, C&Q, handover, & close-out

• Lead and support project sourcing and 3rd party contractor & supplier management

• Foster a safety first, quality always culture throughout the project implemention

Managing Project Controls & Financials

• Develop and manage comprehensive project budgets and forecasts

• Develop and manage project schedules and track progress , ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets

• Ensure that both project (e.g. PowerBi) and financial tools (e.g. SHINE) are updated on a monthly basis

• Implement financial controls to track project expenditures against budgeted costs

• Manage change orders and contract modifications to maintain control over scope creep

Drive Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with engineering teams to align project objectives with business goals

• Facilitate communication between cross-functional teams, including engineering, maintenance, finance, and operations

• Ensure staffing of all engineering project resources and align cross-function strategic workforce plan to deliver projects

Handle Project Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare regular reports on project status, risks, and variances for senior management

• Monthly capital project reporting on all project KPIs for safety, cost, schedule, and resources

• Participate in strategic planning sessions related to capital investment decisions

Drive Quality & Compliance

• Oversee quality assurance processes to ensure deliverables meet specifications

• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, statutory requires and company policies throughout project execution

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff within the project team

Requirements/Qualifications

Expected Experience

• Minimum 7 years of capital project engineering and/or project delivery experience as a Technical Engineer in pharmaceutical manufacturing or process engineering

• Proven experience in Project Controls on medium scale capital projects, within the pharmaceutical industries

• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls, with a track record of managing project costs effectively

• Experience working in an engineering or maintenance environment, with a solid understanding of technical processes and requirements

• Familiar with industry regulations and local statutory requirements, ensuring projects comply with all relevant guidelines and policies

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, finance, and operations, to achieve project goals

Expected Technical Skills

• Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial engineering degree

• Project Management skills with professional project management designation preferred, e.g., PMP, CAPM, PgMP, PMQ, Prince2

• Proficiency in creating and managing detailed project schedules

• Expertise in cost estimation, budgeting, and financial tracking to ensure projects stay within budget

• Strong skills in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks to minimize potential impacts

• Ability to analyze project performance data and generate actionable insights to improve project outcomes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with cross-functional teams and present project updates to stakeholders

• Regulatory knowledge with familiarity of GMP, FDA, building & construction regulations/standards

• Stakeholder & People Management skills working cross-functionally in a matrix organization

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