Associate Director, Project Engineering

MSD

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Work type: Remote
Location: Elkton, VA
Salary: $142,400–$224,100 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Closes: Jul 2, 2026
Nearby: 1 role within 25 mi

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $201k

This role $183k

$130k most similar roles pay here $256k

This role pays less than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $157,350–$244,045 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $183k versus about $201k for comparable roles.

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About MSD

MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) is the international name for Merck & Co., a major U.S.-based pharmaceutical company.

MSD currently has 25 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $142,400–$224,100 across 25 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Associate Director, Project Engineering

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The Elkton Capital Management Lead role at senior level oversees the management of capital projects and operations for facilities in Elkton, VA. This position involves managing project costs and schedules, enforcing data governance, leading long-range planning, and coordinating with finance for capex forecasting. Daily tasks include serving as an EPIC administrator, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with all spending expectations. The ideal candidate has experience in engineering or technical operations, proficiency in SAP Ariba, and a strong background in project management. They should possess deep knowledge of mechanical, electrical/instrumentation, and automation functionality, along with skills in people management and change control. This role demands expertise in business acumen and strategic planning to drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing division.

Skills

SAP Ariba CAP_APP Project_Management Engineering Mechanical_Engineering Electrical_Instrumentation Automation_Functionality People_Management Change_Control Procurement_Tools Capital_Planning_Tools cGMP_Compliance Business_Acuity Reliability_Engineering Terraform Python PostgreSQL

What you'll do

Manage users, access controls, and system updates for EPIC.
Produce standardized reports on spend actuals vs. forecast and variance analysis.
Lead long-range capital planning and coordinate with finance for capex forecasting.
Ensure data integrity and documentation completeness for CRC reviews.
Drive portfolio governance, implement stage-gates, and monitor compliance.

What we're looking for

Minimum 8 years of experience in Operations, Technical Operations, Technology, Engineering, or Maintenance.
Proficient in project management for capital projects and adept at managing budgets and headcounts.
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical/instrumentation, and automation functionality.
Demonstrated ability to manage people, including talent development and career planning.
Experience with procurement tools like SAP Ariba and capital planning software.
Highly developed communication, leadership, teamwork skills, and problem-solving abilities.
Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, or a technical field required.

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