Sr. Manager Engineering and Design

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Project Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

US180 CA Irvine - 29A Technology Dr, US328 CA Santa Clara - 5490 Great America Pkwy, US353 CA La Jolla - 10975 N Torrey Pines Rd

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Engineering & Property Services, Engineering & Design Group is recruiting for a Sr Manager Engineering and Design to be located in either La Jolla, CA, Irvine, CA, or Santa Clara, CA, supporting the Western and Central US region. Preferred locations are La Jolla and Irvine. While specific cities are listed in the Locations section for reference, please note that they are examples only and do not limit your application. We invite candidates from any location to apply. Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

The Sr Manager Engineering and Design will be responsible for leading large and complex capital projects related to Engineering and design activities in alignment with Johnson & Johnson (J&J) business objectives and Engineering & Property Services (E&PS) IDEA Project Delivery Practices. This role 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. You will also 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:

• Prepare Requests for Proposal (RFP) for Architect/Engineer (A/E) services and lead A/E interviews/selection and on-boarding process.

• Prepare and support negotiation of standard J&J contract with AE Firms for design works.

• Work with J&J Operating Company Teams and E&PS Project Managers to ensure project designs are correctly implemented by third party A/E firms.

• Collaborate with various external equipment and system suppliers to support project designs and how to improve and further develop J&J's standard design platforms.

• Lead the front-end design process including all aspects of design (Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Automation, Sustainability, etc.) working closely with operating company team.

• Assure that the J&J IDEA Project Delivery Process is followed. Understand and use the J&J Flawless Project Execution (FPX) process for project delivery.

• Work with the Engineering & Design Director, Project Dir./Project Mgr. to lead the performance (cost, schedule, quality) of A/E firm and define correction action plans if necessary.

• Collaborate closely with EHS, project controls, and construction during the design process.

• Assure application of Design to Value and Constructability Reviews in projects.

• Assure the appropriate J&J standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements are incorporated.

• Coordinate/lead key design reviews with SMEs including other corporate or affiliate resources such as EHSS, Risk Management, WW Security, etc.

• Assure projects meet the J&J Sustainability policy and drive the LEED certification process.

• Review A/E 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 phases.

• Participate in the 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 g