Director Project Management Engineering & Design

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Job Function:

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:

Project/Program Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara California United States of America

Job Description:

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The Director Engineering & Design Project Based is accountable for direction of large complex capital project related engineering and design activities in alignment with J&J E&PS business objectives and Project Delivery Practices. This includes defining identifying and securing appropriate tools internal and external technical resources and coordinating the efforts of technical team members and third-party design firms or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan.

This role is responsible for leading the Engineering and Design aspects for major complex capital projects at a Regional level. This includes setting project design delivery strategies establishing project focused goals and objectives talent development of the team and alignment with both internal and external business partners to enable execution of the project.

A suitable candidate for this role will have experience working in the Medtech sector and is very familiar with the DePuy and Manufacturing processes. The candidate must be proficient in large capital project design management including acquiring agreement on project definition and priorities and ensuring that resources capabilities and processes are in place to deliver the design efficiently and effectively.

Key relationships include Global/Regional Project Delivery leaders E&PS and Operating Company Project Managers Site based Operating Company Engineering leaders Regional EHSS WW Security Quality and Procurement leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Request for Proposal(s) (RFPs) for Architect/Engineer (A/E) services and leads A/E interviews/selection and on-boarding process
• Prepare and negotiate standard JNJ contract with AE Firms for design
• Lead the front-end and detailed design process including all aspects of design (Arch Mech Elec Process Automation etc.) working closely with operating company team
• Assure that the IDEA Project Delivery Process is followed
• Work with the Project Leader Project Dir./Project Mgr. to drive and manage the performance (cost schedule quality) of A/E firm(s) and define correction action plans if necessary
• Establish plans for personal talent development diversification and professional development
• Develop personal yearly goals and objectives that support the project and overall J&J E&PS goals
• Assure use of the Value Improving Practices (VIPs) - Value Engineering and Constructability Reviews
• Assure the appropriate J&J standards guidelines and regulatory requirements (cGXP EHS ) are incorporated
• Coordinate/lead key design reviews with SMEs including other corporate or affiliate resources such as EHS 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 and monitor deployment.
• Assure projects meet the J&J Sustainability policy and drive the certification process
• Review AE progress and identify action plans where required. Implement Earned Value tracking Ensure AE issues Monthly Reports in a timely manner.
• Lead effort to resolve key design challenges in construction and commissioning phase with appropriate SMEs
• Participate in the final close-out with the A/E firm including the Lessons Learned process
• Ensures that programs stay on plan by resolving resource constraints and removing obstacles which may involve communications at a senior level.
• Establish plans for talent development diversification and professional development for the team.
• Ensures that proper risk management analysis and plans are in place for the project and technology implementation
• Ensure metrics for engineering performance are met and plans are in place to provide continuous improvement
• Ensure application of efficient work practices for group processes. Ensure continued improvement and update of these practices with lessons learned
• Provide guidance on technology and engineering issues to all functional areas
• Work with Global and Regional E&D and PD leadership to develop and implement regional resource support and charge out model for projects

Education & Experience

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering from an accredited institution required
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant engineering experience in capital projects and operations management required
• MBA or MS preferred
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification preferred

Experience Skills & Knowledge:

Required:

• Prior experience managing design effort for major Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (> $500MM) capital projects is required
• Strong experience working in GxP regulated environments from design through start-up required
• Strong background and knowledge of medical device industry systems and equipment.
• Experience in leading groups and developing individuals within an organization required
• Strong record of leading teams to ensure completion of significant projects
• Strong Communication and Facilitation skills
• People Management and Coaching experience and demonstrated record of mentoring others
• Ability to interact in multicultural environment

Preferred:

• Experience working within a multinational Engineering firm
• Prior experience managing design effort for major Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (> $500MM) capital projects
• Previous People Leadership
• Experience in critical thinking and conversion to tangible action plans

Additional Requirements

Location of Role: Primary Location: Santa Clara California

Language Requirements: Proficiency: English language

Travel Requirements: This position will require up to 50% travel on a routine basis

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation external applicants please contact us via Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agile Decision Making Agility Jumps Analytics Insights Budget Management Business Behavior Business Savvy Continuous Improvement Leadership Organizational Project Management Program Management Project Management Methodology (PMM) Project Management Office (PMO) Project Management Tools Project Reporting Statement of Work (SOW) Tactical Planning Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

172000.00 - 297850.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The Company maintains highly competitive performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporations performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Companys discretion on an individual basis. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical dental vision life insurance short- and long-term disability business accident insurance and group legal insurance. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Companys long-term incentive program. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington up to 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay including Floating Holidays up to 13 days per calendar year of Work Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.