Overview
Job Title:
Director of Capital Project Delivery – Digital (Automation and IT) scope for very large capital projects (> $1 billion total capital investment) managed by Global Engineering Solutions (GES), for Human Health facilities at the Elkton, VA site. The incumbent will partner with stakeholders in the business, GES, Quality, and Digital Manufacturing Division Product Teams such as the Process Control Product Team and MES Product Team, to ensure that projects are correctly scoped and delivered with appropriate technology and qualification standards. The incumbent will be responsible for reporting project status to management and other stakeholder groups, and will be accountable for finance, staffing, and delivery of the end-to-end scope from FEL2 through OQ, typically in the range of 6-8% of the overall capital project spend. This role is initially to support Project Fastnet, consisting of new Small Molecule facilities in Elkton, VA, and will be based there. Education
Bachelor's degree Engineering, Computer Science, or other technical degree. Required
12 or more years of experience in project management/automation/IT support required. Experience using Emerson DeltaV system required Experience using PLC/SCADA is a plus. Excellent understanding of cGMP's, GAMP5 and SDLC methodologies, and LEAN/our Company's Production System /Agile principles. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and define business problems, develop business cases, and identify appropriate process and technological solutions is essential. Proven facilitation, meeting/workshop management, project management and change management skills are essential, along with excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong presentation skills. Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science or related field/MBA. AGILE code development experience Required Skills
Accountability, Capital Projects, Communication, Computer Science, Global Engineering, Information Technology (IT), Leadership, People Management, Portfolio Planning, Program Management, Project Delivery, Project Scoping, Risk Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Technical Project Management Preferred Skills
Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE 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 if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. Requirements As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights; EEOC GINA Supplement. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together talented and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills 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. U.S. Hybrid Work Model
Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work model consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday (Friday remote), with variations by site or organization. This guidance does not apply to field-based roles, facility-based roles, roles under a collective-bargaining agreement, or any position where remote work is not feasible. Roles designated as remote are exempt from this guidance. The salary range for this role is $173,200.00 - $272,600.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, location, and business needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days). More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits. You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline is stated on this posting. Job Posting End Date
02/09/2026 Requisition ID:
R382506
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Job Title:
Director of Capital Project Delivery – Digital (Automation and IT) scope for very large capital projects (> $1 billion total capital investment) managed by Global Engineering Solutions (GES), for Human Health facilities at the Elkton, VA site. The incumbent will partner with stakeholders in the business, GES, Quality, and Digital Manufacturing Division Product Teams such as the Process Control Product Team and MES Product Team, to ensure that projects are correctly scoped and delivered with appropriate technology and qualification standards. The incumbent will be responsible for reporting project status to management and other stakeholder groups, and will be accountable for finance, staffing, and delivery of the end-to-end scope from FEL2 through OQ, typically in the range of 6-8% of the overall capital project spend. This role is initially to support Project Fastnet, consisting of new Small Molecule facilities in Elkton, VA, and will be based there. Education
Bachelor's degree Engineering, Computer Science, or other technical degree. Required
12 or more years of experience in project management/automation/IT support required. Experience using Emerson DeltaV system required Experience using PLC/SCADA is a plus. Excellent understanding of cGMP's, GAMP5 and SDLC methodologies, and LEAN/our Company's Production System /Agile principles. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and define business problems, develop business cases, and identify appropriate process and technological solutions is essential. Proven facilitation, meeting/workshop management, project management and change management skills are essential, along with excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong presentation skills. Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science or related field/MBA. AGILE code development experience Required Skills
Accountability, Capital Projects, Communication, Computer Science, Global Engineering, Information Technology (IT), Leadership, People Management, Portfolio Planning, Program Management, Project Delivery, Project Scoping, Risk Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Technical Project Management Preferred Skills
Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE 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 if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. Requirements As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights; EEOC GINA Supplement. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together talented and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills 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. U.S. Hybrid Work Model
Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work model consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday (Friday remote), with variations by site or organization. This guidance does not apply to field-based roles, facility-based roles, roles under a collective-bargaining agreement, or any position where remote work is not feasible. Roles designated as remote are exempt from this guidance. The salary range for this role is $173,200.00 - $272,600.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, location, and business needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days). More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits. You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline is stated on this posting. Job Posting End Date
02/09/2026 Requisition ID:
R382506
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