Project Controls Lead
Eli Lilly and Company
June 25, 2026
Remote friendly (Houston, TX)
United States
Operations
Key Objectives/Deliverables
- Project Control Management: Partner in leading project controls teams to deliver large capital programs of at least $500MM USD or more that are business-critical in nature, safely achieving objectives from front-end planning (conceptual design) through operational qualification (cradle to grave), focused on safety, cost, schedule, and quality.
- Serve as an independent lead for project controls to ensure compliance with standard processes and consistency.
- Manage and direct project controls on major capital projects: establish cost/schedule/resource plan baselines; manage resources; influence contract strategy; establish change control and risk management; monitor actual costs; audit pay applications; contracts management; forecast and cashflows.
- Lead and train project control teams.
- Ensure proper application of Lilly finance policies on capital projects.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s in business management, finance, engineering, construction, or related area, or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of experience in project controls on major industrial or manufacturing projects.
- Authorized to work in the United States full-time; Lilly will not sponsor work authorization/visas.
Additional Preferences
- Certification (e.g., RICS, AACE, PMI).
- Proficiency with SAP, Oracle Unifier, Primavera P6, Deltec Acumen Fuse, @Risk (or similar).
- Advanced understanding of financial concepts/estimating, cost management, change & risk management, planning & scheduling, and work/cost breakdown structures.
- Lead through influence; coaching ability; strategic thinking; strong written/verbal communication; self-disciplined; excellent problem-solving.
- Willingness to relocate and/or travel.
Benefits/Compensation (if provided)
- Anticipated wage: $66,000 - $171,600.
- Company bonus for eligible full-time employees (depending on performance).
- Comprehensive benefits including 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription, flexible benefits, life insurance, leave benefits, and well-being benefits.
Application Instructions
- If you require accommodation to submit a resume, complete the workplace accommodation request form: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation
- Project Control Management: Partner in leading project controls teams to deliver large capital programs of at least $500MM USD or more that are business-critical in nature, safely achieving objectives from front-end planning (conceptual design) through operational qualification (cradle to grave), focused on safety, cost, schedule, and quality.
- Serve as an independent lead for project controls to ensure compliance with standard processes and consistency.
- Manage and direct project controls on major capital projects: establish cost/schedule/resource plan baselines; manage resources; influence contract strategy; establish change control and risk management; monitor actual costs; audit pay applications; contracts management; forecast and cashflows.
- Lead and train project control teams.
- Ensure proper application of Lilly finance policies on capital projects.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s in business management, finance, engineering, construction, or related area, or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of experience in project controls on major industrial or manufacturing projects.
- Authorized to work in the United States full-time; Lilly will not sponsor work authorization/visas.
Additional Preferences
- Certification (e.g., RICS, AACE, PMI).
- Proficiency with SAP, Oracle Unifier, Primavera P6, Deltec Acumen Fuse, @Risk (or similar).
- Advanced understanding of financial concepts/estimating, cost management, change & risk management, planning & scheduling, and work/cost breakdown structures.
- Lead through influence; coaching ability; strategic thinking; strong written/verbal communication; self-disciplined; excellent problem-solving.
- Willingness to relocate and/or travel.
Benefits/Compensation (if provided)
- Anticipated wage: $66,000 - $171,600.
- Company bonus for eligible full-time employees (depending on performance).
- Comprehensive benefits including 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription, flexible benefits, life insurance, leave benefits, and well-being benefits.
Application Instructions
- If you require accommodation to submit a resume, complete the workplace accommodation request form: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation