Sr Manager Project Management & Controls

Illumina•San Diego, CA
•$141,600 - $212,400

About The Position

Leads facilities operations across a multi-location campus serving business units with R&D, manufacturing, diagnostics, cGMP, medical device, and other regulated facility needs. The position oversees central utility plant operations, building repair and maintenance, engineering, projects, validation and compliance, and related site-specific functions. It supports quality operations for facility engineering, maintenance, and compliance, and serves as the primary point of contact for Facilities corrective and preventative actions, non-conformance, and audit activities and responses. The role directly manages facilities operations and engineering staff and functions, infrastructure planning, preventive maintenance, central plant utilities, fire and life safety systems, and site capital and expense budget performance, including utility efficiencies, cost savings, sustainability, and LEED strategies.

Requirements

  • At least 15 years of related experience.
  • At least 7 years of management experience.

Nice To Haves

  • PE or engineering license, MBIFM, CMIOSH, CPE, or CEM certification.
  • PMP certification or project management experience.
  • Experience leading multiple facility functions.
  • Life science, clinical, biotech, or pharmaceutical experience.
  • Strong people skills and demonstrated ability to grow, motivate, and inspire a team.
  • Ability to make sound decisions.
  • Experience with large-scale capital projects and management of facilities such as cleanrooms, cold storage, regenerative thermal oxidizers, and controlled environments, including GLP/GMP facilities.
  • Experience designing, building, and maintaining ISO-classified cleanrooms.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Knowledge and application of environmental, health, and safety regulations, and familiarity with EHS regulatory agencies' protocols.
  • Experience with CMMS, IWMS, or enterprise work-order management systems; computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP, and other enterprise applications.
  • Business and financial acumen.
  • Ability to write, communicate, and develop presentations for all levels of the organization.
  • Broad knowledge across areas within a corporate sub-function or operational function, with technical depth developed through non-management and middle-management roles.
  • High-level understanding of markets and sales opportunities for the company's products.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee facilities site operations and engineering across multiple campuses.
  • Oversee facilities change control responsibilities and maintain the validated state of operations.
  • Ensure GLP/GMP compliance and maintain controlled spaces and environmental systems where applicable.
  • Build strong partnerships with site leaders and area owners in manufacturing, supply chain, quality, diagnostics, and regulated site operations.
  • Contribute to planning and design for facility expansion and renovation.
  • Direct the installation, relocation, removal, and repair of facility-related equipment.
  • Assist in developing and managing annual capital and operating site plans.
  • Partner in and support facility-related capital projects with Facilities project management and capital planning.
  • Partner in and support local security initiatives as directed by Global Security.
  • Interface with corporate security leadership and coordinate delivery of company-wide security initiatives.
  • Contract with and direct external contractor services.
  • Ensure conformance to building standards and specifications, including project costs and construction schedules.
  • Develop, control, and implement facility infrastructure capital and operating expense plans, including facility utility schedules, in coordination with corporate sustainability, Engineering, and Compliance and Validation.
  • Be accountable for local facility expense performance.
  • Ensure sound operation and maintenance of facility CUP, CSU, RTO, BMS/EMS, RODI, and MEP systems, including implementation and continued operation of a validated computerized maintenance management work-order system.
  • Support global programs that ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies established by Global Facilities, Real Estate, and EHS.
  • Partner and collaborate with regional Facilities, Real Estate, and EHS peers and counterparts across sites.
  • Work closely with IT, HR, Finance, and Procurement business partners.
  • Ensure facility compliance with applicable local, county, or country facility and environmental, health, and safety regulations or industry standards.
  • Ensure adequate on-call coverage for weekend and after-hours emergencies, particularly for multiple-shift operations.
  • Direct planning, response, and recovery for emergencies and disaster recovery, and coordinate development and implementation of response plans.
  • Serve as site incident commander during unplanned events and emergencies.
  • Build and manage a highly collaborative, cross-functional, results-oriented staff.
  • Coach and mentor staff to support their professional growth and development.

Benefits

  • Variable cash program (bonus or commission).
  • Equity for eligible roles.
  • Access to genomics sequencing.
  • Family planning benefits.
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Retirement benefits.
  • Paid time off.
  • Employee Resource Groups offering career development experiences, cultural awareness, and social responsibility opportunities.
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