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Capex & Investment Technical Manager

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added 2 days ago (last checked 7 Nov)

Grifols

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Work mode
Hybrid, Barcelona
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or relative field.
  • 5+ years of experience
  • Proven track record in technical project analysis and deep operational process knowledge.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Stakeholder Management & Diplomacy
  • Conflict Resolution & Consensus Building
  • Executive Communication & Influence
  • Strategic Vision & Strategic Alignment
  • Adaptability & Resilience
  • Change Management
  • Team Collaboration & Matrix Management
  • Rigorous Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
  • Accountability & Results Orientation

Nice to have

  • Desirable Engineer with formal training in Finance (MBA or equivalent), or a Finance degree with experience on technical & operational analysis

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

It is a brilliant opportunity for you, Grifols is fully aware that its employees are one of its major assets. We are committed to maintaining an atmosphere that encourages all our employees to develop their professional careers in an excellent working environment.

We look forward to receiving your application!

We believe in diverse talent and want to remove any barriers that may hinder your participation. If you require any adjustments in our selection process, please do not hesitate to inform us when applying. We are here to help.

Grifols is an equal opportunity employer.

Flexibility for U Program: Hybrid Model

Flexible schedule: Monday-Thursday 7-10 to 16-19h and Friday 8-15h (with the same flexible start time).

Benefits package

Contract of Employment: Permanent position

The role

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Help us lead one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies. We are a world leader in plasma-derived medicines with a presence in more than 100 countries, and a growing global team of over 20.000 people. That's why we need a CAPEX & INVESTMENT TECHNICAL OF MANAGER like you.

Responsible for establishing, governing, and executing the corporate Capital Expenditure framework across all global operations. This role oversees the entire investment lifecycle-from 5-year Long-Range Planning (LRP) and annual budgeting to monthly execution monitoring, post-investment benefit reviews, and asset capitalization. Acting as a strategic bridge between Executive Management, Corporate Finance, Engineering (GE), and Local Manufacturing Plants, this position ensures optimal capital allocation, strict financial control, and process excellence across all capital investment categories.

What you'll do

1. Corporate Procedure Definition & Rollout: Design, update, and enforce the corporate procedure for monitoring major capital investments across all business units.

2. Stage-Gate Governance: Enforce mandatory Stage-Gate reviews (Gates 1 to 4) for major projects, ensuring technical and financial maturity before approving budget releases or Phase transitions.

3. Delegation of Authority (DOA) Enforcement: Administer the corporate approval matrix for investment authorization, supplements (AFE Overrun Requests), and contingency releases.

1. Corporate 5-Year LRP Preparation: Lead the annual multi-year investment planning process (LRP), prioritizing candidate projects aligned with corporate strategic objectives and cash flow capabilities

2. Annual CAPEX Budgeting: Consolidate and build the annual global CAPEX budget, integrating inputs from Global Engineering, site-level operational teams, and executive stakeholders.

3. Capital Allocation & Cash Flow Alignment: Coordinate with Treasury and Corporate FP&A to align monthly cash-out trajectories with corporate liquidity limits.

Monthly CAPEX Monitoring & Comprehensive Reporting as a complement of the financial report

1. Global CAPEX Tracking from technical approach: Execute detailed monthly monitoring across all investment streams (Grifols Engineering, Local CAPEX, Master Projects)

2. Estimate at Completion (EAC) variances and track technical progress, identifying critical path delays or cost overruns.

3. Executive technical Dashboards & Reporting: Prepare monthly reporting packages and executive dashboards for the Investment Committee and Board of Directors.

1. Capital Classification & Reclassification: Review, audit, and reclassify (if necessary) all global investment proposals into strategic buckets:

o Growth / Expansion: Revenue-generating or capacity expansion projects.

o Sustaining / Maintenance: Asset replacement, operational continuity, and reliability.

o Compliance & Regulatory: EHS, quality, and regulatory mandatory standards. o Efficiency & Productivity: Cost reduction, automation, and operational improvement projects.

1. Post-Implementation Reviews (PIR): Conduct formal post-investment audits 12 to 24 months after commissioning to verify the delivery of Business Case promises (ROI, ramp-up speed, capacity, and OPEX savings).

2. Asset Capitalization Coordination: Partner with Corporate Accounting to ensure timely project closure and accurate asset capitalization (transfer from Construction in Progress - CIP to Fixed Assets), preventing delays in depreciation schedules.

3. CAPEX vs. OPEX Boundary Compliance: Enforce strict accounting rules on plant direct purchases to prevent misclassification of operational expenses as capital investments.

1. KPI Framework Development & Execution: Establish, track, and report critical Key Performance Indicators for the CAPEX Office: o Capital Deployment Cycle Time (Approval to PO placement). o Budget Accuracy Ratio by Site/Division. o Project Overrun & Supplement Rate (%). o Post-Investment Benefits Realization Index

2. Continuous Improvement & Training: Train Plant Directors, Controllers, and Project Leaders on corporate CAPEX procedures, financial models, and business case justification.

How you'll work

Location: SPAIN : España : Barcelona || SPAIN : España : Aigües de Vilajuïga || SPAIN : España : Coslada (Madrid) || SPAIN : España : Derio || SPAIN : España : En Remoto || SPAIN : España : En Remoto || SPAIN : España : Expat || SPAIN : España : Leioa || SPAIN : España : Mondragón (Arrasate) || SPAIN : España : Parets del Valles || SPAIN : España : Sant Cugat del Valles || SPAIN : España : Santa Cruz de Tenerife || SPAIN : España : Santiago Compostela || SPAIN : España : Sevilla || SPAIN : España : Torres de Cotillas || SPAIN : España : Valencia || SPAIN : España : Zaragoza:

Hiring process

4 steps2 interviews
  1. Job search

    Start your search on the Grifols careers site or join the Talent Community to stay up to date with the latest jobs posted.

  2. Application

  3. Screening call

    With recruitment team · Phone call

    If you are shortlisted, the team contacts you for a short screening call about your motivation, skills and experience, and to go into the key details of the role.

  4. Interviews

    30–45 min

    There are usually two or more interviews of 30 to 45 minutes each; your interviewer will assess your skills and aptitudes with questions focused on the role and your experience.

  5. Decision and offer

  6. Pre-onboarding

    Once you accept the offer, the pre-onboarding process begins, with all the information and resources you need for a smooth transition to your new role.

  • Three people support you: a talent acquisition lead, a hiring manager and an HR manager.

About Grifols

Grifols is a global healthcare company headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in the development and production of plasma-derived medicines, transfusion medicine, and diagnostic solutions. With operations in over 100 countries and a workforce of more than 20,000 employees, it is one of the world's leading producers of plasma-based therapies, treating chronic and rare diseases. The company operates a vast network of plasma donation centers and manufacturing facilities, making it a key player in the biopharmaceutical industry.

In Spain, Grifols maintains its global headquarters in Barcelona and operates major production and R&D sites in the Catalonia region, including facilities in Parets del Vallès and Sant Cugat del Vallès. The company is deeply rooted in Spain, offering a wide range of roles from laboratory and manufacturing positions to IT, engineering, and corporate functions. For international professionals, Grifols provides a multicultural work environment, opportunities in a highly regulated and innovative sector, and the chance to work in a company that is a global leader in its niche, with Spanish as a common working language alongside English.

Industry
Pharma
Founded
1909
Employees
20,000–25,000
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona, Parets del Solès, Sant Cugat del Vallès

Good to know if you are moving

  • Grifols is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, and is one of the largest companies in the Catalan region, offering a strong local presence and career opportunities.
  • The company operates in a highly regulated and innovative sector, providing roles in R&D, manufacturing, and IT, which can be attractive for professionals with experience in biotech or pharma.
  • While Spanish is the primary language in many roles, the company's global nature means English is often used, especially in IT, corporate, and international positions.
  • Grifols has a strong commitment to employee development, with trainee programs and continuous learning opportunities, as seen in the STEM Trainee Program IT QA.
  • The company's global footprint includes operations in the US, Europe, and Asia, offering potential for international mobility within the organization.

In their own words

About the company & team

We believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams, and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunity fostering an inclusive environment where diversity makes us be outstanding.

Information about Grifols is available at www.grifols.com. If you are interested in joining our company and you have what it takes for such an exciting position, then don't hesitate to apply!

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Additional information

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

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