Head Design & Construction Management

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Job Description Summary The Head DCM leads the Design & Construction Management function, accountable for end to end governance, delivery, financial performance, and strategic development of all capital projects within the region. The Head DCM ensures Novartis can plan, design, authorize, execute, and govern major capital investments with transparency, compliance, and strategic alignment. Job Description: Major Accountabilities but not limited to Lead the regional DCM team and govern third party service providers in DCM project management Oversee the entire capital appropriation request lifecycle, including ensuring high‑quality project options analysis, feasibility assessments, and scope validation, reviewing and approving ECAR/PCAR deliverables, financial assumptions, cost estimates, and risk assessments Ensuring compliance with local frameworks (e.g., Swiss SIA standards for CH). Financial Management & Savings Delivery accountable for annual capital spend of >100mUSD Spend Lead financial forecasting, cost controls, capitalization alignment, and savings commitments Act as senior interface to Real Estate Heads, Finance controllers, Procurement, HSE, Business units, External partne...