Advisor - Program Manager - GFD
Eli Lilly and Company
August 11, 2026
On-site
Houston, TX
Operations
Key Objectives/Deliverables
- Project Management: Lead and manage teams to deliver large programs ($500MM+ USD) of business-critical capital assets, safely achieving project objectives from conceptual design in Brownfield/Greenfield through operational qualification (“cradle to grave”) with safety, cost, schedule, and quality.
- Interface/Communication: Lead from a regional distance; maintain effective communication with GFD leadership, project teams, governance, business partners, and stakeholders. Facilitate issue resolution, anticipate scope changes, and implement work safely with quality, speed, and value.
- Compliance: Use a disciplined, structured project management approach aligned with Company Policies and Procedures.
- Safety/Environment: Develop and maintain safety and environmental execution plans; ensure compliance with safety/environment policies, procedures, and work rules from conceptual design through operational verification.
Minimum Requirements
- B.S. in Engineering or technical related field (e.g., project management, construction management).
- 10+ years capital project delivery experience in industrial/manufacturing facilities (preferably leading projects/multiple projects >$100MM).
- Experience managing greenfield projects.
Additional Preferences
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience (bulk API, sterile products, secondary packaging, devices; lab projects as lesser extent).
- GMP manufacturing, LEAN, automation, construction/construction quality, CQV, project controls, engineering disciplines, safety, scheduling.
- Results-oriented leadership and ability to manage interface risk/scope boundaries across multiple contractors; ability to work long-distance with little supervision; strong written/verbal communication.
- PMP and/or PE (or equivalent), foreign language ability, experience living/working outside the U.S., willingness to relocate/travel, continuous improvement.
Additional Information
- International travel likely (~15%–30%); weekends/multi-week stays possible.
- Full relocation to Houston, TX onsite for project duration (not remote).
Compensation/Benefits
- Anticipated base pay: $129,000–$209,000; may be eligible for company bonus and comprehensive benefits (e.g., 401(k), medical/dental/vision, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off, well-being).
- Project Management: Lead and manage teams to deliver large programs ($500MM+ USD) of business-critical capital assets, safely achieving project objectives from conceptual design in Brownfield/Greenfield through operational qualification (“cradle to grave”) with safety, cost, schedule, and quality.
- Interface/Communication: Lead from a regional distance; maintain effective communication with GFD leadership, project teams, governance, business partners, and stakeholders. Facilitate issue resolution, anticipate scope changes, and implement work safely with quality, speed, and value.
- Compliance: Use a disciplined, structured project management approach aligned with Company Policies and Procedures.
- Safety/Environment: Develop and maintain safety and environmental execution plans; ensure compliance with safety/environment policies, procedures, and work rules from conceptual design through operational verification.
Minimum Requirements
- B.S. in Engineering or technical related field (e.g., project management, construction management).
- 10+ years capital project delivery experience in industrial/manufacturing facilities (preferably leading projects/multiple projects >$100MM).
- Experience managing greenfield projects.
Additional Preferences
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience (bulk API, sterile products, secondary packaging, devices; lab projects as lesser extent).
- GMP manufacturing, LEAN, automation, construction/construction quality, CQV, project controls, engineering disciplines, safety, scheduling.
- Results-oriented leadership and ability to manage interface risk/scope boundaries across multiple contractors; ability to work long-distance with little supervision; strong written/verbal communication.
- PMP and/or PE (or equivalent), foreign language ability, experience living/working outside the U.S., willingness to relocate/travel, continuous improvement.
Additional Information
- International travel likely (~15%–30%); weekends/multi-week stays possible.
- Full relocation to Houston, TX onsite for project duration (not remote).
Compensation/Benefits
- Anticipated base pay: $129,000–$209,000; may be eligible for company bonus and comprehensive benefits (e.g., 401(k), medical/dental/vision, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off, well-being).