DIRECTOR, AMERICAS PROJECT DELIVERY SOUTHEAST REGION

Johnson and Johnson is recruiting for a Director, Americas Project Delivery Southeast Region located in the Americas Region.
Jacksonville, FL, Athens, GA, Palm Beach Gardens, FL or Puerto Rico (San Lorenzo, Anasco, Gurabo, Manati).
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At Engineering & Property Services (E&PS) we take care of all J&J buildings around the world providing end to end services from Real Estate, Engineering & Strategic Project Delivery to Facilities Management.
We have a profound influence on the entire J&J Enterprise, providing innovative workplaces where our employees can collaborate and grow, and delivering flexible site solutions which enable our business to best serve our important customers and patients.
The Director, Project Management is accountable for the performance of multiple often high complex projects in region, leading through Flawless Project Execution, the oversight and flexible application of scaleable Project Delivery Processes required and leading thru the ideation, definition, execution and assessment phases; including, but not limited to driving innovation to ensure safety and appropriate quality, reducing cost and schedule, leading on learning adoption internally and externally, overseeing commissioning, qualification and validation of FDA and other agency regulated facilities, technology transfer and regulations governing product manufacturing.
This role is responsible for managing and ensuring the project progress throughout the project leading the expedition of key activities across function, find solutions to key problems, and communicate project progress, issues and solutions to management and to the project team and also training and mentoring Project Managers (internal and external) to develop Leadership skills and capabilities in Project Ideation and Delivery.
A suitable candidate for this role will have excellent leadership experience on all aspects of Project Management end to end including Ideation and Business Value Realization for complex capital projects.
They will also have sound experience and knowledge of process engineering and products in the Innovative Medicine and Medical Device fields.
Key relationships include collaboration with internal E&PS functions (Real Estate, FM and Service Partners), CCFS, EHS, IT and affiliate Engineering Groups across various functional business units.
Candidate will need to establish highly collaborative working relationships with key partners and Business leaders.
Key Responsibilities.
Leads and directs projects through Ideation, Design, Execution and Assessment Phases.
Leads collaboration of the Engineering Group across other functional areas, establishing effective working relationships with all Business Partners Leads the Alignment of the Sponsor, Key Partners, Core and Extended teams to deliver the Final project objectives.
Leads communication via Sponsor to Key Partners on all aspects of projects and maintains strong internal project communications including presentations to various leaders.
Leads the project planning, tracking and reporting against project Key Deliverables and Final Project Objectives.
Assure Key Performance Indicator objectives are met and puts plans in place to provide continuous improvement in this area of delivery.
Leads in the assimilation of new projects by helping to solution and select preferred options that best meets the needs of the business.
Supports preparation of project plans and strategies to optimize the rationale for procuring capital approval.
Leads the selection of appropriate project functions and project resourcing.
Coordinates strategy development and Project Delivery processes via a Project Execution Plan based on complexity of the project.
Ensures project approach consistency with business strategy, policy, commitments and goals.
Leads utilization of risk management tools.
Assures tools effective in evaluating, eliminating and mitigating risks to final project objectives.
This includes addressing resource issues, conflicts and other similar obstacles.
Negotiates with Sponsors, Functional Managers and Core/Extended Team members for appropriate resources.
Leads the coordination of the design, execution and close out of all project related activities.
This coordination includes managing internal resources and the procurement of third-party contractors, suppliers and consultants.
Ensures projects deliver final project objectives in the areas of safety, scope, contract and construction management, legal and corporate compliance, quality, project controls, commissioning, qualification and validation of regulatory agency requirements.
Assure effective transfer of technology through operational handover to end customer.
Leads the process of change identification and requesting changes as required.
Liaises with and informs the Sponsor, Core teams and Extended teams of any relevant changes to be implemented.
Leads Project closeout activities including operational handover, archiving, and financial project closure.
Assures collation of benchmarking data and documentation of lessons learned from the projects.
Provides feedback to ensure continuous improvement via lessons collection and lessons adoption.
Assures focus on Learning and Development strategies to ensure development of highly capable leadership.
Coaches and mentors direct reports and others engaged in project delivery.
Leads the evaluation of teams value delivered versus the value identified from a business need standpoint.
Collates lessons learned from a business perspective and drives team improvement initiatives.
Qualifications Education.
University/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management from an accredited institution required.
Master’s Degree preferred.
Experience and Skills.
Required.
Minimum of 10 years of relative business experience and project and operations management.
Prior experience managing complex capital projects (up to $100MM) in Supply Chain, R&D, Distribution Centers and Offices.
Knowledge and experience of translating complex business needs in to engineering concepts.
High technical knowledge to understand complex technology-based issues.
Highly skilled in leading and motivating remote and virtual teams and partners.
Leads process innovation and flexible implementation.
Track record of developing and maintaining highly collaborative partnerships at all levels within the organization including Internal (Real Estate / FM) and external CCFS/Finance/ Engineering and Operations).
Highly skilled listening and problem-solving skills when managing potential conflicts within regions when implementing global standards and guidelines.
Understanding complex technical/regulatory issues impacting products.
Full working knowledge of Project Controls in cost and schedule development, financial assessments and rigorous control of cost and schedule.
Manufacturing experience in FDA or other regulated environments from design through startup.
Detailed knowledge on contracting and a skilled negotiator.
Excellent collaboration record with Real Estate, Finance and Facilities Management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Microsoft Project and PowerPoint.
Preferred.
Familiarity with J&J Project Management approaches (FPX & Project Delivery Process).
LEED AP certification.
Other.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent required.
Language Requirements.
Proficiency.
English and Spanish languages.
Travel Requirements.
This position will require up to 50% domestic and international travel.
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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.