Job SummaryWorking with the relevant IRL/UK Engineering Delivery Lead, the Program Delivery Manager is responsible for leading and directing a portfolio of projects in relation to the relevant Value Stream (VS) at the Cork site. This includes, but is not exclusive to, New Product Introduction (NPI) (Internal and External), Technology Introduction, Strategic Capacity and Risk Reduction in line with the Value Stream Product Strategy Roadmaps (PSR) and Long‑Range Production Plan (LRPP).Duties & ResponsibilitiesProject Delivery Management of a subset of the project portfolio within the overall VS Project Portfolio with a key NPI focus for the Cork site, including all operations activities for the deployment of these projects.Ensure that projects are run cost efficiently and deliver manufacturability and reliable products that meet the original project scope.Effectively lead resource deployment across multiple priorities, working closely with Plant Management & global VS team and rigorously following business portfolio processes.Provide timely and accurate central reporting on project activities to the project sponsors and senior management.Identify, budget and report all capital spend and budget requirements and ensure appropriate financial governance is in place to track and report to senior stakeholders.Work with relevant IRL/UK Engineering Delivery Lead & all appropriate functions to analyze rationale, investment requirements, development timing, market potential, and return on investment for new product developments and VS project pipeline.Improve site development capabilities to support future growth & project delivery to business commitments.Implement required technologies and optimized process steps in a consistent and reliable manner to ensure stable Product Delivery.Build and execute a pipeline of the relevant VS Technical Projects to meet or exceed business targets in Quality, Service, Growth and Value, in line with PSR.Ensure that all new products & processes are designed and optimized for manufacture, that process validations are fully complete and all related process documentation is in place prior to manufacturing startup and/or product launch.Build and develop the Project Delivery team through the selection, recruitment and development of exceptional engineering talent and core technical skills and knowledge, focusing on Excellence in Execution.Develop compelling career progression paths & development plans for each team member. Set team and individual goals and objectives, measure actual performance, and ensure delivery of exceptional performance to internal and external customers.Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.Show leadership in supporting the solving of difficult problems and investigations; bring structure, logic, clarity, control, and technical excellence to complex and urgent situations.Possess strong influencing skills, excellent communication skills (written and oral), excellent financial acumen, and planning & organizing skills.Ensure compliance with all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices, and ensure subordinates follow all guidelines and have necessary resources.Experience & EducationDegree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering with a postgraduate Master’s in Engineering or Business.8 years postgraduate experience in a healthcare/aerospace environment.Required Knowledge, Skills & QualificationsProject management certification.Previous project management & people management experience with a proven track record of delivery of projects/programs.Confirmed experience in the development and implementation of strategy for Engineering or related function.Six sigma certification.Good validation knowledge.PreferredPrevious R&D management experience in the medical device sector.Equal Opportunity EmployerJohnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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