Sr Mgr Project Engineering

Position

Sr Manager, Engineering and Design – Capital Infrastructure Projects.

Location:

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands.

This role leads all engineering and design activities for large and complex capital infrastructure projects in alignment with Johnson&Johnson (J&J) business objectives and Engineering & Property Services (E&PS) Project Delivery Practices.

• Facilitate the definition of project requirements with the business partner and assure the right level of detail is provided to the AE for viable solutions.
• Participate in Strategic and Tactical Project Execution Planning (PEP) sessions.
• Prepare Requests for Proposal (RFP) for Architect/Engineer (A/E) services and lead A/E interviews, selection and onboarding process.
• Lead & coordinate the development of Feasibility and Concept Package deliverables.
• Prepare and support negotiation of standard J&J contract with AE Firms for design works.
• Lead Basis of Design (BOD) and Construction Document phases of a project, ensuring designs are correctly implemented by third‑party A/E firms.
• Collaborate with external equipment and system suppliers to support project designs and improve J&J's standard design platforms.
• Track design deliverables and work with the Engineering & Design Director to lead performance of A/E firm and define corrective action plans if necessary.
• Collaborate closely with EHS, project controls, and construction during the design process and assure application of Design to Value and Constructability Reviews.
• Coordinate/lead key design reviews with SMEs and assure incorporation of J&J design standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Review A/E progress, identify action plans, implement Earned Value tracking on larger projects, and lead resolution of key design conflicts in construction and commissioning phases.
• Support final close‑out with the A/E firm, including the Lessons Learned process.
• Develop personal yearly regional goals and objectives that support the overall J&J E&PS goals and complete short‑ and long‑term tactical engineering plans and programs based on strategic departmental plans.
• Build networks and maintain extensive contacts.

Education: University/bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical) or closely related technical degree required;
Master’s degree preferred.

Experience and Skills –

Required:

• Eight (8) years of related work experience on large capital facility projects.
• Proficiency in project/design management, including agreement on project definition and priorities, and ensuring resources, capabilities and processes are in place to deliver the design efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to develop appropriate metrics for design firm performance and set up plans to provide continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated history of collaboration across functional areas to establish effective working relationships.
• Expertise delivering facility designs for complex projects/programs on schedule and budget working with project teams.

Experience and Skills – Preferred:

• Prior experience working in a lead role at an A/E Design Firm.
• Professional Engineering or Architectural License.
• Flawless Project Execution (FPX) & J&J IDEA Training.

Other Requirements: Travel up to 25% required.

• Agile Decision Making, Budget Management, Collaborating, Customer Centricity, Developing Others, Facilitation, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Lean Supply Chain Management, Non‑Conformance Reporting (NCR), Organizational Project Management, Project Engineering, Project Integration Management, Quality Assurance (QA), Regulatory Compliance, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Scientific Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Management.

Base pay range: €82,900.00 – €.

Additional benefits include:

• Annual bonus with target set as a percentage of pay.
• Vacation days, parental leave (minimum 12 weeks), bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave.
• Well‑being reimbursement; programs for financial, physical and mental health.
• Service anniversary and recognition awards.
• Insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents in applicable locations.

Note:

The annual base pay includes an 8% holiday allowance.