Job Function:
Project/Program Management Group
Job Sub Function:
Project/Program Management
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Job Description:
The Senior Project Manager serves as a senior technical leader on capital projects, ensuring alignment to J&J standards and regulatory requirements. This role leads large capital projects, partnering with Quality, EHS, Operations, and external A&E/CM firms.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Project Leadership & Delivery
Lead large capital projects across all project phases (planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning).
Coordinate multi-functional engineering strategies to meet schedule, budget, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Technical Authority & Governance
Act as the senior technical authority, review and approve engineering design changes, and technical submittals.
Ensure engineering solutions align with J&J standards, industry codes, and regulatory expectations.
Budget & Cost Management
Lead multi‑million‑dollar capital budgets for assigned projects, monitor costs, and support procurement and contractor selection and evaluation.
Participate in contractor bid reviews and support value-engineering decisions.
Scheduling, Risk & Performance Management
Lead schedule development and integration with program timelines; identify critical path items and drive mitigation.
Maintain a proactive risk register, recommend mitigations, and track performance metrics.
Construction Management & Field Leadership
Provide senior owner-side engineering oversight during construction and commissioning; ensure contractor performance aligns with design intent and J&J EHS standards.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure EHS compliance on site.
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain detailed engineering records, design documentation, and as-built information.
Prepare and present executive-level status updates, technical summaries, and risk briefings.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management required; Master’s degree preferred.
10+ years of experience leading capital projects, preferably in regulated industries (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or similar).
Demonstrated owner-side engineering leadership and experience working with A&E and Construction Management firms.
Experience leading multi-discipline teams and collaborating with quality, EHS, operations, and external consultants.
Skills & Competencies
Strong technical judgment and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and leadership skills for multi-functional and executive interactions.
Proven track record to lead budgets, schedules, and complex contractor relationships.
Familiarity with regulatory expectations for facilities in regulated industries.
Proficiency with project management and engineering documentation tools.
Additional Requirements
Location of Role: Primary Location: Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Language Requirements: Proficiency: English & German
Travel Requirements: This position will require limited travel (less than 10%) domestic and international travel
Diversity & Inclusion Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmitive 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 based on disability
Required Skills
Agile Decision Making
Agility Jumps
Analytics Insights
Business Alignment
Continuous Improvement
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Leadership
Organizational Project Management
Organizing
Program Management
Project Management Methodology (PMM)
Project Management Office (PMO)
Project Management Tools
Project Reporting
Statement of Work (SOW)
Technical Credibility
Preferred Skills
Agile Decision Making
Agility Jumps
Analytics Insights
Business Alignment
Continuous Improvement
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Leadership
Organizational Project Management
Organizing
Program Management
Project Management Methodology (PMM)
Project Management Office (PMO)
Project Management Tools
Project Reporting
Statement of Work (SOW)
Technical Credibility
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Project/Program Management Group
Job Sub Function:
Project/Program Management
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Job Description:
The Senior Project Manager serves as a senior technical leader on capital projects, ensuring alignment to J&J standards and regulatory requirements. This role leads large capital projects, partnering with Quality, EHS, Operations, and external A&E/CM firms.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Project Leadership & Delivery
Lead large capital projects across all project phases (planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning).
Coordinate multi-functional engineering strategies to meet schedule, budget, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Technical Authority & Governance
Act as the senior technical authority, review and approve engineering design changes, and technical submittals.
Ensure engineering solutions align with J&J standards, industry codes, and regulatory expectations.
Budget & Cost Management
Lead multi‑million‑dollar capital budgets for assigned projects, monitor costs, and support procurement and contractor selection and evaluation.
Participate in contractor bid reviews and support value-engineering decisions.
Scheduling, Risk & Performance Management
Lead schedule development and integration with program timelines; identify critical path items and drive mitigation.
Maintain a proactive risk register, recommend mitigations, and track performance metrics.
Construction Management & Field Leadership
Provide senior owner-side engineering oversight during construction and commissioning; ensure contractor performance aligns with design intent and J&J EHS standards.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure EHS compliance on site.
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain detailed engineering records, design documentation, and as-built information.
Prepare and present executive-level status updates, technical summaries, and risk briefings.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management required; Master’s degree preferred.
10+ years of experience leading capital projects, preferably in regulated industries (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or similar).
Demonstrated owner-side engineering leadership and experience working with A&E and Construction Management firms.
Experience leading multi-discipline teams and collaborating with quality, EHS, operations, and external consultants.
Skills & Competencies
Strong technical judgment and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and leadership skills for multi-functional and executive interactions.
Proven track record to lead budgets, schedules, and complex contractor relationships.
Familiarity with regulatory expectations for facilities in regulated industries.
Proficiency with project management and engineering documentation tools.
Additional Requirements
Location of Role: Primary Location: Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Language Requirements: Proficiency: English & German
Travel Requirements: This position will require limited travel (less than 10%) domestic and international travel
Diversity & Inclusion Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmitive 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 based on disability
Required Skills
Agile Decision Making
Agility Jumps
Analytics Insights
Business Alignment
Continuous Improvement
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Leadership
Organizational Project Management
Organizing
Program Management
Project Management Methodology (PMM)
Project Management Office (PMO)
Project Management Tools
Project Reporting
Statement of Work (SOW)
Technical Credibility
Preferred Skills
Agile Decision Making
Agility Jumps
Analytics Insights
Business Alignment
Continuous Improvement
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Leadership
Organizational Project Management
Organizing
Program Management
Project Management Methodology (PMM)
Project Management Office (PMO)
Project Management Tools
Project Reporting
Statement of Work (SOW)
Technical Credibility
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