Associate Director, Master Capital Project Scheduler (Americas)

Role Summary

The Associate Director, Master Capital Project Scheduler (Americas) leads the development and management of integrated project schedules for capital projects in the Americas within the Global Capital Project Services organization. The role reviews, validates and baselines end-user, AE, CM, GC and CQV schedules, and drives continuous improvement in scheduling practices. The Master Scheduler develops and maintains the overall schedule for projects to ensure timely delivery and efficient resource utilization across the portfolio. Location: New Brunswick, NJ; Lawrenceville, NJ; or Devens, MA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust systems and processes for the planning and scheduling group that align with current industry best practices.
• Analyze trends to provide accurate and timely reports, dashboards and visualizations that communicate project status, identify constraints, and recommend mitigations.
• Adopt an integrated schedule approach and leverage detailed knowledge of total project delivery requirements from feasibility to validation, commissioning and start-up processes.
• Serve as point of contact for all technical discussions with external vendors regarding scheduling services.
• Develop and implement the appropriate metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) required to effectively measure the performance of scheduling deliverables.
• Regularly seek opportunity to deliver innovation and continuous improvement to meet changing business needs.
• Manage the enterprise construction project scheduling software as the Global Business Owner.
• Drive the adoption of lean construction principles within the organization.
• Ensure Monte Carlo simulations performed on the schedules are properly managed and reported.
• Participate in scheduling workshops and interactive planning sessions.
• Develop a framework to support the early identification of schedule risks and appropriate mitigations, the early identification of schedule variances or trends and recommendation of corrective actions. Leverage AI to build, schedule, and track complex integrated project schedules, provide analysis, and benchmarking.
• Manage the schedule training of Project Managers and Project Engineers at various sites.
• Ensure integrated schedules follow the BMS Global Engineering Standards and Industry Best Practice while demonstrating a desire to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Train and mentor project team members on best practice for schedule management and adherence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in the pharmaceutical or similar industry.
• Proven experience as a master scheduler or similar preferably in a client-based organization.
• Experience managing schedule delivery for a wide portfolio of end-to-end construction projects across various sites, ranging from small investments to $400,000,000+.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify critical paths, analyze complex data and make informed decisions.
• Knowledge of innovative scheduling solutions such as generative scheduling using AI is a distinct advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a matrixed team environment with other site and above site functions. Ability to work independently to meet objectives when required.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation communication skills to effectively collaborate and coordinate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong experience in the planning and execution of pharmaceutical projects.
• Ability to use discretion with sensitive/confidential information.
• Experience using Primavera P6 Professional Project Management (PPM), Microsoft Project, Generative Scheduling strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal/facilitation skills necessary to interface with and influence all levels of management.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering or equivalent related field.

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Ability to travel approximately 25-50% (contingent upon selected site base).