Project Controls Lead

Project Controls Lead (GSK) As Project Controls Lead within Global Capital Projects (GCP), you will be responsible for overseeing project control functions across capital investment projects in Europe. You will ensure robust planning, cost control, risk management, and performance reporting to support timely and compliant project delivery in a regulated environment – with a team of planners, cost managers, contracts managers, risk managers, etc. You will be working alongside Project Managers to deliver one or more projects within cost, schedule, scope. Scope Project Controls Lead within Global Capital Projects (GCP) Site Name Italy – Parma, Italy – Rosia Posted Date Jan 8 2026 Reports To Project Controls Director In This Role You Will: Planning & Scheduling Develop and manage integrated project schedules for pharmaceutical capital projects using tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project. Coordinate with engineering, validation, and quality teams to align timelines with regulatory milestones. Monitor progress and proactively identify schedule risks, delays, and mitigation strategies. Cost Management Establish and maintain cost control systems tailored to pharma project structures. Track budgets, forecasts, commitments, and actuals across multiple workstreams. Support financial reporting and capital expenditure tracking in collaboration with Finance. Risk & Change Management Facilitate risk identification and mitigation planning, especially around regulatory, quality, and supply chain impacts. Manage change control processes and assess impact on cost, schedule, and compliance. Reporting & Governance Generate and present project performance dashboards and reports to senior stakeholders. Ensure compliance with internal governance, GMP requirements, and external audit standards. Support stage‑gate reviews and portfolio-level reporting. Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Engineering, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, and Manufacturing. Act as a key interface between project teams and senior leadership. Team Leadership Lead and mentor project controls professionals across multiple projects or sites. Promote continuous improvement in project controls practices and tools. Qualifications & Skills Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, or related field. 10+ years of experience in project controls, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry. Hands‑on experience working as Project Planner / Scheduler or Cost manager within a capital project environment. Good knowledge and experience of Planning, Cost Management, Commercial management, Contract management, Risk management and Project management. Strong senior stakeholder management and project reporting capabilities. Fluent in English and Italian, both written and spoken. Preferred Qualifications & Skills MSc or other Chartered / Professional Qualification in a relevant discipline. Good pharma background or working experience from capital projects. Familiar with the GCP Project Management Framework (PMF), relevant engineering standards and compliance requirements as well as Quality Management Systems. PMP (Project Management Professional) or CCP (Certified Cost Professional) or PMI‑SP (Scheduling Professional) or Lean Six Sigma or similar process improvement credentials. What We Offer Permanent contract in a very inclusive environment. Flexible benefits. Company healthcare plan. Integrative pension fund. Employee assistance programme. Sustainable mobility programme. Company canteen. Performance reward. Closing Date for Applications – 22 of January Please note that relocation support cannot be provided; therefore, only candidates who are already based in the indicated country can be considered. Please take a copy of the job description, as this will not be available post‑closure of the advert. GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr