Project Execution Engineer

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal.

Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com . As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world.

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Job Function: Supply Chain Engineering Job Sub Function: Project Engineering Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Athens, Georgia, United States of America Job Description: About Innovative Medicine Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements.

Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.

We are searching for the best talent for a Project Execution Engineer! This onsite position will be located in Athens, Georgia (USA). Are you interested in joining a team that is helping improve patient care and drive innovation? At Johnson & Johnson, we blend heart, science, and ingenuity to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity.

Apply today for this exciting opening to support us at our pharmaceutical plant! The Project Execution Engineer is responsible for leading the delivery of capital projects from concept through to final handover. This is an exciting role with a large degree of scope and autonomy to lead a project team to deliver projects in support of business goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide CAPEX Project Delivery Process (PDP) leadership for strategic programs and projects at the Athens site (projects typically ranging up to $10MM). Lead teams to deliver top-quality projects with Zero injuries, within budget and schedule while meeting business requirements and scope.

Develop and present the Pre-Project Definition (PPD) outlining the business opportunity or need, business drivers, investigated solution proposals, proposed preferred solution (and rationale), proposed project scope, timeline, resource requirements and financials, supporting business case, project risks, etc.

Prepare the Flawless Project Execution (FPX) project team kick-off and use FPX methodology throughout the project to ensure full alignment within the project team and with project sponsor and partners. Lead site team in project portfolio management and business plan development. Support the delivery of a strategic Capital Master Plan and Long-Range Financial Plan for the site.

Maintain awareness of the external environment, contributing value and insights to project and technology decisions. Manage contractor/vendor selection and oversight, including ensuring compliance with site safety and quality standards. Support commissioning, start-up activities, and technical troubleshooting during project implementation.

Maintain project documentation (scope, schedule, budget, risk register, change orders) and provide regular status reporting to site leadership.

Ensure that CQV process is properly completed and documented for all projects QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION: Minimum of Bachelor's/University or equivalent degree is required; focused degree in Engineering and/or Life Sciences is preferred PMP, FPX, or other equivalent project management certification is preferred EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: Required: Minimum of four (4) years of relevant work experience, including relevant CoOp and Internship experience Strong understanding and knowledge of Safety and Quality & Compliance / regulatory requirements (GMP/EHS) Demonstrated experience managing, organizing, planning, and coordinating projects, preferably CAPEX projects Demonstrated ability to effectively influence across all levels of the organization, build strong partnerships, navigate competing priorities, make decisions autonomously, and lead inclusive cross-functional teams Preferred: Strong understanding of business operations, with the ability to translate financial insights into operational decisions Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or regulated environments, preferably including exposure to drug substance or drug product manufacturing OTHER: May require up to 5% domestic and/or international travel May require the ability to report for off-shift work and on-call support, and must be available for other duties #LI-Onsite Johnson & 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. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Coaching, Collaboration, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Critical Thinking, Customer Centricity, Feasibility Studies, Lean Supply Chain Management, Organizational Project Management, Problem Solving, Project Engineering, Quality Assurance (QA), Regulatory Compliance, Relationship Building, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Scientific Research, Supply Planning, Technologically Savvy