Weybridge, Surrey
Haleon
Hello. We're Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we're improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands - including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum - through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What's more, we're achieving it in a company that we're in control of. In an environment that we're co-creating. And a culture that's uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn't a question.
With category leading brands such as Sensodyne, Voltaren and Centrum, built on trusted science and human understanding, and combined with our passion, knowledge and expertise, we're uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong, successful business.
In Workplace Solutions (WPS) our unique contribution will accelerate Haleon's success by transforming the employee experience, inspiring everyone to be their best wherever they work.
WPS team is responsible for the full lifecycle of planning, execution, procurement and operations of Haleon's real estate portfolio consisting of complex R&D facilities, office buildings, and sales office sites. The sites may be owned, leased or be occupied through a serviced space arrangement. WPS works in close collaboration with our Global Support Function partners (Tech, HR, EHS, Legal etc) and relies extensively on our network of vendor partners to deliver a safe, productive and desirable work environment for all users of our sites.
This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It's an opportunity to be part of something special.
Role Overview
The ' Major Programme , WPS Construction Project Manager ' will be responsible for planning, execution, and successful delivery of the new Weybridge Innovation Facility. In doing so, the candidate will work in partnership with the R&D Project Lead and manage an extensive external team of designers, professional advisors , enabling works and main contractors . The person will need to coordinate activities at a programme level an d include Haleon internal stakeholders and functions. In addition, the person will be responsible for working on a successful transition plan into the new facility and decommissioning the old site . The Project Vision is:
"To deliver a warm, inspiring, and inclusive destination by creating a state-of-the-art UK innovation facility with strong digital capabilities that will promote Haleon and attract and retain talent."
This facility will bring Haleon brand and values to life in which trusted science is embedded into its design and will develop a porous and dynamic innovative ecosystem which connects with consumers and external partners in a Deep Human Understanding environment".
Key Responsibilities
Project Management:
When applying for this role, please use the 'cover letter' of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.
Qualifications & Skills:
Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Level of Education: Master's Degree
Area of Specialisation: Project Management, Facility Management, HSE, Engineering, and an understanding of Research & Development and Laboratory environments
Minimum Level of Job-Related Experience Required:
At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone.
We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives.
We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like
At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially.
Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license . click apply for full job details
Hello. We're Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we're improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands - including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum - through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What's more, we're achieving it in a company that we're in control of. In an environment that we're co-creating. And a culture that's uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn't a question.
With category leading brands such as Sensodyne, Voltaren and Centrum, built on trusted science and human understanding, and combined with our passion, knowledge and expertise, we're uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong, successful business.
In Workplace Solutions (WPS) our unique contribution will accelerate Haleon's success by transforming the employee experience, inspiring everyone to be their best wherever they work.
WPS team is responsible for the full lifecycle of planning, execution, procurement and operations of Haleon's real estate portfolio consisting of complex R&D facilities, office buildings, and sales office sites. The sites may be owned, leased or be occupied through a serviced space arrangement. WPS works in close collaboration with our Global Support Function partners (Tech, HR, EHS, Legal etc) and relies extensively on our network of vendor partners to deliver a safe, productive and desirable work environment for all users of our sites.
This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It's an opportunity to be part of something special.
Role Overview
The ' Major Programme , WPS Construction Project Manager ' will be responsible for planning, execution, and successful delivery of the new Weybridge Innovation Facility. In doing so, the candidate will work in partnership with the R&D Project Lead and manage an extensive external team of designers, professional advisors , enabling works and main contractors . The person will need to coordinate activities at a programme level an d include Haleon internal stakeholders and functions. In addition, the person will be responsible for working on a successful transition plan into the new facility and decommissioning the old site . The Project Vision is:
"To deliver a warm, inspiring, and inclusive destination by creating a state-of-the-art UK innovation facility with strong digital capabilities that will promote Haleon and attract and retain talent."
This facility will bring Haleon brand and values to life in which trusted science is embedded into its design and will develop a porous and dynamic innovative ecosystem which connects with consumers and external partners in a Deep Human Understanding environment".
Key Responsibilities
Project Management:
- Ensure project governance and oversight.
- Own the aspects of time, costs, scope, and risk for the project - matching R&D and business requirements into an end-product that meets expectations.
- Ensure all detailed activities are focused on achieving the desired delivery completion threshold for the Board.
- Retain focus on key project deliverables.
- Lead the planning process, establish, and manage programme plan including internal and external dependencies.
- Liaise with Planning consultants and local authorities to ensure Campus design complies with local government requirements and ensures successful planning consent.
- Be the detailed link between the Business (R&D) requirements and the Project Team supply (designers, planners, cost-managers etc)
- Manage the cross-functional professional team and set/manage clear deliverables
- Executive reporting - Co-author with R&D
- Manage stakeholders on an on-going basis. Preparation of materials for forums such as sponsor groups and steering committees as required.
- Take ownership from WPS perspective for move-ins, close out and new site operations.
- Key milestone for initial duration is to mid-2024, which is the target date for full planning permission and discharging conditions.
- From mid-2024 to end of project, responsibilities will include successful management and delivery of the Contractor works (enabling and main works packages).
- From Q4 2026 onwards, the new facility will need to be managed through transition from WSG and into BAU as a new facility.
When applying for this role, please use the 'cover letter' of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.
Qualifications & Skills:
Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Level of Education: Master's Degree
Area of Specialisation: Project Management, Facility Management, HSE, Engineering, and an understanding of Research & Development and Laboratory environments
Minimum Level of Job-Related Experience Required:
- Significant (10+ years) professional Facility services or Real Estate experience in a comparable large, complex company
- Significant leadership experience (5+ years at Director level or above)
- Strong capability to execute; this is core to the role
- Strategy development and implementation; strong value creation capability
- Strong stakeholder management and strategic influencing skills
- Strong people leadership and management skills
- Strong capability to drive accountability
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Strong technical expertise
- Demonstrated decision making capability
- Demonstrated relationship management skills
- Demonstrated programme management capability
- Understanding of legal/ compliance/ regulatory frameworks
- Strong external orientation
- The role holder is expected to be able to influence senior leaders effectively.
- The role holder is expected to be able to deliver significant transformation and change.
- The role holder is expected to be able to develop and deliver WPS strategies that are aligned with the business's requirements.
- The role holder is expected to lead global and Regional WPS strategy
- The role holder is expected to manage significant projects.
- The role holder is expected to have significant external supplier and market knowledge.
- The role holder is expected to be able to benchmark externally to identify new opportunities and ensure competitive performance
- The role holder is expected to be able to identify best practices externally and implement them in HALEON.
At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone.
We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives.
We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like
At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially.
Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license . click apply for full job details