Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Projects & Portfolio Controls Lead who is strategic, influential, and data-driven to join our Engineering, Sites & Facilities team, based at our UCB campus located in Braine-l'Alleud, Walloon Brabant, Belgium.
About the role:
As the Projects & Portfolio Controls Lead, you will shape and lead the Project Controls function across UCB's global Engineering CAPEX portfolio. You will establish governance, standards, and performance frameworks that enable predictable project delivery and robust financial stewardship. By transforming complex portfolio data into actionable insights, you will help senior leaders make informed investment decisions, anticipate risks, and maximize the value of capital investments. You will also drive digital and AI-enabled transformation to enhance forecasting, transparency, and portfolio performance.
Who you will work with:
You will work closely with Project Leaders, senior business stakeholders, and strategic partners across UCB's global Engineering organization. You will act as a trusted advisor to leadership teams, helping translate portfolio performance into meaningful decisions while fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary and international environments.
What you will do:
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You will lead and continuously improve the global Project Controls operating model across projects and portfolios.
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You will establish governance, standards, methodologies, and performance frameworks for project delivery excellence.
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You will transform portfolio data into actionable insights and recommendations for senior leadership decisions.
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You will strengthen financial stewardship through reliable cost, schedule, risk, and cashflow governance.
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You will drive digital transformation using analytics, automation, and AI-enabled Project Controls solutions.
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You will provide strategic oversight and recovery support for critical, high-value capital projects.
Interested? For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills:
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, or a related discipline.
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Proven expertise in Project Controls, CAPEX governance, forecasting, risk, and change management.
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Strong leadership experience within complex, multinational, and matrixed organizations.
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Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive enterprise-wide improvements.
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Experience leading digital transformation initiatives leveraging data, analytics, and AI technologies.
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Professional proficiency in English and French; PMP or PRINCE2 certification is an advantage.
Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.
Why work with us?
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.
At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.
UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [email protected]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
