Zoetis · 1 month ago
Senior Director of Capital Project Execution
Kalamazoo - Kilgore Road
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expZoetis is a company focused on innovative and reliable systems for the Global Manufacturing & Supply network. The Head of Capital Project Execution will lead a team responsible for managing strategic capital investments, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation within project management practices.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of senior-level direct and contract capital project leaders based at global sites with direct responsibility for developing and delivering large, business critical capital projects (> 25 MM USD) and programs with a combined value estimated in excess of 500 MM USD. (25%)
Lead and / or support Technical Peer Reviews for site-level projects to ensure right-first-time delivery of the entire GMS Manufacturing capex portfolio. Drive and / or contribute to Post Implementation Reviews partnering with the PMO and other functional peers to drive continuous improvement of the capital project management process and related systems and tools. (15%)
Lead, champion and sponsor Communities of Practice, Working Groups, Task Forces or other forums to enable knowledge sharing across sites, platforms and the global network. Design, develop, and deliver site and global standards, processes and tools to drive consistency, efficiency and quality of Capital Project Management. (15%)
In close cooperation with Procurement, manages the negotiation and execution of engineering, procurement, and construction contracts and agreements across all phases of capital projects. Accountable for establishing and monitoring procedures and controls to manage performance and ensure all supplier interactions are value adding, appropriate and ethical, meeting all corporate guidelines and legal requirements. (15%)
Responsible and accountable for establishing a clear organizational vision and strategy. Conduct assessments and benchmarking to identify, shape and lead initiatives to improve performance leveraging common metrics, KPI's to measure and track progress. (15%)
Recruit, grow, develop, coach and / or mentor a group of high professional experts to achieve organizational goals and employee development and professional growth. Assess competency levels
Qualification
Required
A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field required
The position requires a minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in the engineering and design, installation, commissioning and qualification, and vertical start-up of capital projects valued at 100 MM USD or more with at least five (5) years serving as the project manager
Minimum of eight (8) years of supervisory / people management experience with demonstrated success in performance management and development
Deep knowledge of project controls, construction law, risk management, and contracting strategies (EPC, EPCM, etc.) is required
Strong understanding of project performance management systems and benchmarking. Ability to evaluate and benchmark project performance, identify areas for improvement, implement best practices, and provide strategic insights and recommendations for project improvement
Proficient in English language – writing, speaking and understanding is required
Ability to support up to 50% domestic and international travel is required
Preferred
Advanced degree (i.e. MBA) is preferred
Deep knowledge of current Life Science industry Quality standards (i.e. GMP) and practices complying with global regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA) as well as environmental, health and safety regulations is strongly preferred
Experience working with and / or managing geographically dispersed teams is preferred
Company
Zoetis
Zoetis is an animal health company that advances care for animals and supports their health and wellbeing.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.62BKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2025-12-16Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2025-08-11Post Ipo Debt· $1.85B
2023-03-01Grant· $15.3M
Leadership Team
Kristin Peck
Chief Executive Officer
Chitra Varma
Head, Commercial ERP Products
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