SENIOR MANAGER - ENGINEERING AND DESIGN - EMEA

Johnson & Johnson, Engineering & Property Services, Engineering & Design Group is recruiting for a Senior Manager of Engineering and Design, located in Limerick, Ireland.
As Senior Manager-E&D (EMEA) you will be responsible for leading engineering and design activities on complex large capital projects 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.
The role will be initially focused on projects in Visioncare Limerick, with the likelihood to expand to additional Medtech projects in Cork and occasionally outside Ireland if the need arises.  Support of projects outside Limerick is typically on a virtual remote basis with occasional site visits for project & design alignment.
Job Description.
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 Request for Proposal (RFP) 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 works.
Lead the front end design process with the AE firm including all aspects of design (Arch, Mech, Elec, Process, Automation, etc) working closely with operating company team.
Assure that the IDEA (Ideation, Definition, Execution and Assessment) and Project Delivery Process (PDP) process is followed.
Work with the E&D Director, Project Dir./Project Mgr.
to lead the performance (cost, schedule, quality) of A/E firm 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 regional goals and objectives that support the overall J&J E&PS 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 Skype and Global Connect for regular project meetings.
Throughout the project lifecycle, the E&D Lead will.
Assure use of Value Improving Practices (VIPs) such as Value Engineering and 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.
BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical).
MS/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, Consumer Products and/or Medical Device Manufacturing process equipment and systems, architectural finishes, clean/plant utilities and HVAC.
Prior experience working in a lead role at an AE Design Firm or directly leading AE Firms is an advantage Ability to develop appropriate metrics for engineering performance and sets 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 Other.
Language requirements – English Travel percentage – 40%  Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.