Program Manager

Role Summary

Program Manager at Lilly. Lead and manage large capital asset programs, providing safe, cost-effective, timely delivery of critical assets from front-end planning to operational verification. Travel and relocation may be required to project sites; role emphasizes coordination across Lilly and non-Lilly professionals to deliver asset capability and capacity with adherence to safety, quality, and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead and manage teams to deliver large programs of at least $500MM USD or more in capital assets that are highly business-critical in nature, from conceptual design through operational qualification.
• Interface/Communication: Lead from regional distance while maintaining effective communication with GFD leadership, project teams, governance, partners, and stakeholders; facilitate issue resolution and ensure safe, quality, and value-driven project work.
• Compliance: Apply disciplined, structured project management aligned with Company Policies and Procedures.
• Safety/Environment: Develop and maintain safety and environmental execution plans; ensure compliance for project personnel, contractors, and subcontractors from design to verification.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a technical related field (e.g., project management, construction management).
• Required: 10+ years' experience in capital project delivery in industrial/manufacturing facilities, preferably leading projects >$100MM.
• Required: Experience managing greenfield projects.
• Required: Willingness to relocate and/or travel internationally or domestically.
• Preferred: Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience; certifications such as PE or PMP; experience in GMP, LEAN, automation, scheduling; ability to work remotely with limited supervision; multilingual capabilities.

Skills

• Strong leadership and cross-functional team management
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Stakeholder management and influence without direct authority
• Project controls, safety, and quality assurance
• Strategic planning and problem solving across long-distance collaboration

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or technical related field

Additional Requirements

• International travel likely (~15%‚Äì30%); relocation to Houston, TX for project duration; onsite presence required.