Sr. Capital Planning Manager (PD, PE, QC), PDS Projects

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JLL is seeking an experienced Sr. Capital Planning Manager (PD, PE, QC) to join the Amgen account team within JLL's Project & Development Services (PDS) organization, supporting the capital planning team.  This role serves as the global capital planning lead for Process Development (PD), Process Equipment (PE), and Quality Control (QC), owning the full lifecycle from facility assessments and cost estimates through the annual and 3-5 year capital plans. Together, these three functions span the product lifecycle: PD designs the chemistry and biology behind each product from R&D to pilot scale, PE builds and scales the equipment and infrastructure from pilot to commercial scale, and QC tests and verifies that the finished product meets safety and quality standards through manufacturing and release. This role manages the lifecycle facilities database — the data entered, security access, and the process for gathering project information from multiple client sites — to keep the system of record continuously up-to-date and ensures every approved project hands off successfully to the project execution team.

This role delivers excellent client service, helps grow the account and the business through new ideas and better ways of working, and supports ongoing skill development. Safety comes first, and this role helps foster a safe environment for the whole team.

Location:  Hybrid - Thousand Oaks, CA or Cambridge, MA preferred

Reports to: PMO Lead

What your day-to-day will look like: 

Database & Systems Management

• Oversee updates to the Smartsheet database across the PD, PE, and QC portfolio, keeping information current as facility projects wrap up
• Manage security access and permissions for the database system
• Generate routine and ad-hoc reports from Smartsheet data analysis

 Facility Assessments & Capital Planning

• Create and manage the schedule for facility assessments across sites, and own the capital cost estimates that come out of them
• Lead annual planning, 1-year rolling plans (PD, PE) and 2-year rolling plan (QC)
• Ensure approved capital projects hand off successfully to the project execution team, with clear scope, schedule, budget, and site-specific documentation

 Cross-Site Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Lead the information-gathering process across multiple sites, multi-building campuses, and multiple time zones.
• Serve as the main point of contact for PD, PE, and QC stakeholders, working closely with engineering teams, facility managers, and site leadership across locations

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, construction management, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience, including experience leading portfolios, programs and projects
• Skilled at project management, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and competing priorities
• Working knowledge of lab equipment and mechanical systems — HVAC, compressed air and gases, and electrical distribution — extending to PD, PE, and QC facility systems
• Proficiency with Excel, Smartsheet, Maximo, Power BI, eBuilder, Adaptive Work, Ingenious Build, E1, and MS Office/Project.
• Strong analytical skills, with clear written and verbal communication
• Collaborative approach across JLL and client teams, functions, and leadership.

Preferred qualifications:

Industry & Technical Knowledge

• Experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry, with knowledge of GMP and validation requirements
• Background in facility and/or construction management
• Advanced knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, etc.)

Project & Process Management

• Experience leading process improvement and efficiency initiatives
• Track record of recommending and implementing improvements to existing processes
• Experience developing capital cost estimates and transitioning approved projects to a project execution team
• Ability to build and understand detailed schedules with parallel activities
• Experience with capital planning processes

Financial & Analytical Skills

• Strong financial management skills
• Strategic thinking and analytical rigor in translating technical detail into business recommendations

 Communication & Client Focus

• Comfortable presenting information to management teams
• Client focus, with the ability to anticipate needs and manage expectations proactively

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position:

Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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