SENIOR MANAGER - ENGINEERING & DESIGN (EMEA)

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Johnson & Johnson, Engineering & Property Services, Engineering & Design Group is recruiting a Senior Manager of Engineering and Design.
This role will be primarily located and focused in Cork, Ireland with the possibility to engage in projects across the EMEA region depending on regional needs.
The role will primarily focus on the pharmaceutical Innovative Medicines sector of JnJ with the possibility of future engagements with the Medtech sector (Medical Devices) and cross sector projects.
As Senior Manager-E&D (EMEA) you will be responsible for leading engineering and design activities on complex large capital projects (10m-100m+) in alignment with J&J business objectives and E&PS Project Delivery Practices.
This includes defining design requirements, identifying and securing internal and external technical resources, coordinating the efforts of technical team members and third-party design firms / consultants in order to deliver project design according to plan.
You will utilize appropriate EPS tools and assist in development of new processes as required.
You will participate in setting our regional operational strategies, work on completing business focused goals and objectives, and personal and team talent development to enable execution of activities within the Global and Regional E&D function.
Key Responsibilities.
You will.
Work with JNJ Operating Company Teams and E&PS Project Managers to ensure Design elements of projects are correctly implemented by third party Architectural Engineering firms Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFP) for Architect/Engineer (A/E) services and leads A/E interviews/selection and on-boarding process.
Prepare and negotiate standard JNJ contracts with AE Firms for design services.
Lead the front end design processes with the AE firms including all aspects of design (Arch, Mech, Elec, Process, Automation, etc) working closely with JNJ operating company teams.
Assure that the EPS process for Project Execution, IDEA (Ideation, Definition, Execution and Assessment) is followed.
Work with the E&D Director, Project Dir./Project Mgr.
to lead the performance (cost, schedule, quality) of the A/E firms and define correction action plans if necessary.
This will include the hosting of Monthly Design Principals Review sessions.
Provide engineering leadership and direct the design for projects.
Establish plans for personal talent development, diversification, and professional development Develop personal yearly goals and objectives that support the overall J&J E&PS regional goals.
Execute short and long term tactical engineering plans and programs based on strategic departmental plans.
The role will require occasional travel within EMEA to project sites usually during Project Definition and for major Design Reviews.
JNJ seek to optimize use of virtual meetings via Teams and Zoom for regular project meetings.
Throughout the project lifecycle, the E&D Senior Manager will.
Assure use of Value Improving Practices (VIPs) such as Value Engineering and E&D attendance at Constructability Reviews Assure the appropriate J&J standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements (cGXP, EHS, …) are incorporated eg EHS By Design Coordinate/lead key design reviews with SMEs including other corporate or affiliate resources such as EHSS, Risk Management, WW Security, etc.
Assure that the J&J Standard Design Platforms are deployed on all projects.
Setup project specific training for internal and external SMEs.
Assure projects meet the J&J Sustainability policy and drive the LEED certification process.
Ensure AE issues Monthly Reports.
Review AE progress and identify action plans where required.
Implement Earned Value tracking on larger projects.
Lead effort to resolve key design conflicts in construction and commissioning phase with appropriate SMEs Participate in the final close-out with the A/E firm including the Lessons Learned process.
Qualifications Education.
BSc/BEng in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or similar).
MSc/MEng/MBA a plus.
Experience and Skills.
15+ years of experience Proficiency in project/design management, including obtaining agreement on project definition and priorities, and ensuring that resources, capabilities and processes are in place to deliver the design efficiently and effectively.
Experience working with Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturing process equipment and systems, architectural finishes, clean utilities, automation and HVAC.
Prior experience working in a lead role at an AE Design Firm or directly leading AE Firms in a client team is an advantage Ability to develop appropriate metrics for engineering performance and set up plans to provide continuous improvement.
Demonstrated history of collaboration across other functional areas to establish effective working relationships within a matrixed organization.
Expertise delivering complex projects/programs on schedule and budget working with project teams Prior experience of dealing with multi-national teams and projects is an advantage For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day.
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