Sr Engineering Project Manager
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
The Senior Project Manager will be accountable for planning and delivering CAPEX & OPEX engineering project solutions and services to support Lonza operations in an effective, compliant, safe and innovative way. This role needs to closely align/collaborate with assigned site project and operation teams, providing the expertise and management of CAPEX Project roadmap principles, and engineering approach. The Sr. Project Manager will act as a technical resource to ensure that equipment and facilities are designed, installed, and qualified per Lonza and industry requirements.
Key responsibilities:
Accountable to deliver all phases of the project, from ideation into financial
closeout. This includes but not limited to Design, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning and Qualification, and project closure.
Accountable to manage a project team of professional individuals, with close communication, and ensuring key deliverables are met
Closely align/collaborate with assigned site project and operation teams, providing the expertise and management of CAPEX Project roadmap principles, and engineering approach.
Responsible of project reporting for budget spending and schedule, with the support of project team.
Manage engineering contractors on the planning and execution of plant projects involving complex equipment changes and significant process improvements including lump sum and CAR capital projects.
Oversees the process/timelines of authoring and routing of CARs for internal and Lonza management review.
Primary contact for escalation in the progression of ESR / CARs through the endorsement and approval process.
Effectively communicate progress and opportunities (i.e. roadblocks) to stakeholders.
Accountable for all associated project KPIs, safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
Participates in audits and inspections as engineering SME
Perform other duties as assigned
Key Requirements:
Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering Discipline, or Master’s in Engineering/Construction
Mastery of all the necessary engineering and project management disciplines required to support the CGT BU engineering projects / portfolio
A solid understanding of design principles and standards within Biopharmaceutical facilities. Ability to look at plant problems and come up with options for solutions.
Ability to understand and challenge design and execution concepts from outside vendors/engineers.
Ability to handle multiple projects (5-10) simultaneously, keeping track of costs and schedule and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
Use organizational skills to prioritize and resolve project issues.
Ability to evaluate solutions and recommend action based on meeting scope, schedule, and budget.
Creative thinker and change contributor
Basic knowledge on commercial as well as lead technological innovation
Work well with others in a collaborative, professional and high paced environment. Relationship Builder
Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.