What You'll Work On
Lead the planning, development, execution, and closeout of engineering projects across manufacturing, process, equipment, facility, and system environments.
Develop project charters, define project requirements, establish objectives, and create comprehensive project plans.
Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining budget, schedule, scope, and quality commitments.
Coordinate and direct internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
Utilize project management tools and methodologies, including front-end planning, cash flow forecasting, risk management, and change control processes.
Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively resolve issues impacting project delivery.
Support the design and implementation of products, processes, equipment, facilities, and systems while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and customer requirements.
Evaluate technical alternatives through cost-benefit analysis and drive practical, innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
Prepare and manage project documentation, including capital expenditure requests, scope documents, procurement packages, and validation activities.
Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Build strong relationships with cross-functional business partners and serve as a trusted advisor on engineering and project-related matters.
Mentor colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and project management best practices.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a closely related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum of 8 years of engineering, manufacturing, operations, or project management experience.
Demonstrated success leading engineering projects from initiation through completion.
Strong project management skills, including scope, schedule, budget, resource, and risk management.
Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, contractors, suppliers, and business stakeholders.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Experience with financial planning, budget management, and fiscal controls.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to influence stakeholders, negotiate solutions, and drive project outcomes with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
Experience within healthcare, medical device, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, nutritional products, or other regulated manufacturing industries.
Knowledge of capital project delivery, procurement, contracting, and supplier management processes.
Familiarity with engineering design, validation, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
Experience implementing project management best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credentials.
Demonstrated experience supporting Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), quality, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Experience mentoring engineers, technical professionals, or project team members.
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- The base pay for this position is
- $99,300.00 – $198,700.00
- In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY
Engineering
DIVISION
GES Global Engineering Services
LOCATION
United States > Abbott Park : AP52
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS
WORK SHIFT
Standard
TRAVEL
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
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