Construction Program Director

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Job Description

About the role

The Capital Project Manager will lead small to medium-sized capital projects from initiation through completion, ensuring timely and successful delivery with minimal supervision. This role serves as a key advocate for Takedas Project Management Methodology and acts as the primary liaison for the Capital Project Management team at the Social Circle facility. This position requires a proactive leader who can navigate complex project environments and foster collaboration across cross-functional teams.

How you will contribute

As a Capital Project Manager, you will play a critical role in driving capital projects to successful completion. Your contributions will include :

End-to-End Project Leadership : Manage projects through their full lifecycle, ensuring delivery across scope, budget, quality, resources, risk, procurement, communications, and timelines.

Strategic Execution : Implement projects in alignment with defined goals while balancing multiple priorities and initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Lead and guide cross-functional teams, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and ensure alignment on deliverables.

Conflict Resolution & Communication : Proactively identify and resolve conflicts through collaborative solutions, maintaining clear and effective communication across all levels of the organization.

Portfolio Management : Support and maintain the Takeda Project Portfolio Life Cycle Management system (SPOT), ensuring consistent application of methodology across the Capital Team.

Subject Matter Expertise : Serve as a site and corporate expert in project management, offering coaching, training, and guidance to promote best practices and industry standards.

Process Improvement & Change Leadership : Act as a change agent by developing and deploying new business processes and enhancing existing ones to improve efficiency and performance.

Data-Driven Insights : Collect, analyze, and report project and process data to inform decision-making and support continuous improvement.

Risk & Progress Monitoring : Develop tools and mechanisms to track project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders.

Quality Assurance : Review and approve team deliverables to ensure outputs meet quality standards and contribute to organizational excellence.

Capability Building : Deliver training sessions to strengthen project management capabilities across the organization.

Business Support : Perform additional duties as needed to support site and business objectives.

What you bring to Takeda

Education & Experience :

Bachelors degree with 6+ years or Masters degree with 4+ years of capital project management experience.

Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or other regulated (cGMP) industries preferred.

Certifications & Travel :

PMP certification preferred.

Willingness to travel up to 5% as needed.

Project Management Expertise :

Strong command of project management principles, practices, and tools, including familiarity with PMBOK and PMI standards.

Proven ability to manage complex projects in ambiguous environments while balancing multiple priorities.

Technical & Analytical Skills :

Solid understanding of business operations and systems.

Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Microsoft Project, SharePoint; JD Edwards and Trackwise experience is a plus.

Leadership & Collaboration :

Strategic thinker with the ability to influence across teams and levels.

Team-oriented, structured, and process-driven with a relentless focus on disciplined execution.

Demonstrated ability to coach and guide others in project management best practices.

Personal Attributes :

High integrity, sound judgment, and intellectual honesty.

Strong work ethic, courage, and conviction.

Commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and respect for diverse perspectives.

Additional Capabilities :

Familiarity with equipment commissioning and qualification lifecycle.

Ability to collaborate with automation teams.

Willingness to support rotating schedules, including evenings, weekends, or extended hours to ensure operational continuity.

Where You Will Be

Our Social Circle manufacturing site is one of the largest biotech facilities in the world, dedicated to producing plasma-derived therapies that improve lives. Located east of Atlanta, the site spans over 1.1 million square feet and integrates cutting-edge manufacturing, labs, and collaborative workspaces.

Recognized with an ISPE Facility of the Year Award Honorable Mention in 2019, the site reflects Takedas commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and employee well-being. With over 1,200 team members, Social Circle plays a vital role in Takedas global manufacturing network.

Learn more : Takeda's Manufacturing Site in Social Circle

What Takeda can offer you :

Comprehensive Healthcare : Medical, Dental, and Vision

Financial Planning & Stability : 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan

Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings

Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days

Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions

Family Planning Support

Flexible Work Paths

Tuition reimbursement

More about us :

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Empowering our people to shine :

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location :

USA - GA - Social Circle - Baxter Pkwy

U.S. Base Salary Range :

$111,800.00 - $175,670.00

The estimated salary range reflects