Sr. Manager Engineering Projects - Portfolio

Job Description

Role Overview:

Senior Manager to join International Engineering Capital Projects team at Amgen Dun Laoghaire. 

Management of a portfolio of projects against Safety, Cost, Quality and Schedule commitments, 

Delivers Project Portfolio to support the strategic objectives of the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads a team of Project Managers to deliver the annual Capital Project Portfolio in compliance with Safety, Cost, Schedule and Quality requirements.
• Ensures the delivery of projects through the Engineering Project Delivery Process.
• Works with Project Controls to manage and report on the Capital Budget for the assigned portfolio.
• Liaise with Site PMO on Project prioritization, resources management, status management and external communication associated with the portfolio.
• Provides support to project managers from concept, through design and on to construction, commissioning and handover.
• Provide direct leadership and technical guidance to project managers to ensure cost effective options and optimum contracting strategies are pursued.
• Support team members in the  management of third party contractors and outsourced partners to ensure the optimal delivery of portfolio against safety, cost, quality and schedule objectives.
• Drive a safety culture through the project teams and ensure that the portfolio is executed in compliance with site and corporate regulatory authority guidelines.
• Optimise the use of AMGENs resources to leverage SME knowledge, collaborating across the Network team to minimize project cost and complexity.
• Lead engagement of staff in a dynamic business environment.
• Working with various stakeholders, to agree scope of projects and ensure the requirements are satisfied.
• Participate as a member of multidisciplinary site and multisite teams.
• Support a safe working environment by complying with all pertinent environmental health/safety practice, rules and regulations.

Education / Experience:

• Extensive experience of leading a large portfolio of Capital Projects cumulatively >$50MM annually.
• Technical qualification at third level or equivalent in Engineering.
• Experience of Project Management on Biopharmaceutical projects would be an advantage.
• Typically 8+ years' engineering experience, preferably in the biotechnology/bio-processing industry.
• Knowledge of safety, GMP and environmental regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability of working cross functionally, delivering technical solutions and identifying improvements.
• Solid leadership, technical writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Travel at various times may be required to support execution of projects.