Job Title: Engineering Project Lead
Description:
We are seeking a seasoned Engineering Project Lead to join our team. As a key member of our project delivery team, you will be responsible for leading complex capital projects from concept to post-implementation stage.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as Project Lead on Projects from concept to post-implementation stage in accordance with standard processes.
* Define and plan new projects in close collaboration with stakeholders to deliver strategic solutions aligned with business goals.
* Work on engineering change orders to support regulatory requirements, quality improvements, cost improvements, and new product introductions.
* Understand technical standards, procedures, and agency regulations to apply them correctly in projects.
* Organize project teams and align with stakeholders.
* Develops and presents Pre-Project Definition (PPD) outlining business opportunity or need, business drivers, investigated solution proposals, proposed preferred solution, proposed project scope, timeline, resource requirements, financials, project risks, etc.
* Lead Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR) preparation and approval in alignment with corporate funding procedures.
* Guide external engineers on project delivery processes, technical standards, and equipment specifications as the J&J project coach.
* Translate project definition into design ensuring that elements of environment, health, safety, quality, and life cycle are covered while maintaining focus on constructability.
* Define budget and planning and closely supervise these during entire project lifecycle to ensure attainment of budget and planning within agreed baselines.
* Supervise construction activities in collaboration with construction management team and ensure smooth handover to user.
* Act as construction safety champion, ensuring that standards are implemented and safety metrics are met.
* Handle several projects simultaneously and have program management responsibility for portfolio of projects up to 1 MM USD.
Requirements:
* Master degree in Engineering or equivalent through experience.
* Proficient in MS 365 and MS Project.
* Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent preferred.
* Minimum of 5 years of Project Management experience with capital projects in industry.
* Understanding of business needs and ability to translate these to engineering concepts.
* Possession of passion for technology like clean utilities, HVAC, E&I, environmental treatment systems, etc.
* Ability to lead and empower remote teams and partners.
* Good listening and problem-solving skills when handling potential conflicts within regions when implementing global standards and guidelines.
* Understanding of sophisticated technical/regulatory issues impacting products.
* Knowledge of Project Controls in cost and schedule development, financial assessments, and managing of budget and schedule.
* Manufacturing experience in FDA or other regulated environments from design through startup is an advantage.
Language Requirements:
* English language: Fluency.
* Dutch: Fluency.