Project Execution Engineer

6062-Janssen Pharmaceuticals Legal Entity•Athens, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Project Execution Engineer to lead capital projects at its pharmaceutical plant in Athens, Georgia. This onsite role has responsibility for delivering projects from concept through final handover, with significant scope and autonomy to lead project teams in support of business goals. Projects typically range up to $10 million. The engineer provides leadership through the CAPEX Project Delivery Process, develops project definitions and business cases, and uses the Flawless Project Execution methodology to align project teams, sponsors, and partners. The role also supports site portfolio and business-plan development, the Capital Master Plan and Long-Range Financial Plan, contractor and vendor oversight, commissioning and start-up, technical troubleshooting, project reporting, and completion and documentation of the CQV process. The position may require up to 5% domestic and/or international travel, off-shift work, and on-call support.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, university degree, or equivalent is required.
At least four years of relevant work experience, including relevant co-op and internship experience.
Strong knowledge of safety, quality and compliance, and regulatory requirements, including GMP and EHS.
Demonstrated experience managing, organizing, planning, and coordinating projects; CAPEX project experience is preferred.
Ability to influence across organizational levels, build partnerships, navigate competing priorities, make autonomous decisions, and lead inclusive cross-functional teams.
Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally up to 5%, if required; availability for off-shift work and on-call support may be required.

Nice To Haves

A focused degree in Engineering and/or Life Sciences.
PMP, FPX, or equivalent project management certification.
Strong understanding of business operations and ability to translate financial insights into operational decisions.
Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or regulated environments, preferably with exposure to drug substance or drug product manufacturing.
Skills in coaching, collaboration, CAPA, critical thinking, customer centricity, feasibility studies, lean supply chain management, organizational project management, problem solving, project engineering, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, relationship building, STEM application, scientific research, supply planning, and technological proficiency.

Responsibilities

Lead CAPEX Project Delivery Process execution for strategic programs and projects at the Athens site.
Lead project teams to deliver projects safely, within budget and schedule, and in accordance with business requirements and scope.
Develop and present Pre-Project Definitions covering the business need, drivers, solution proposals, preferred solution and rationale, scope, timeline, resources, financials, business case, and risks.
Prepare project-team kick-offs and apply the Flawless Project Execution methodology to align the team with sponsors and partners.
Lead site-team project portfolio management and business-plan development.
Support development and delivery of the site Capital Master Plan and Long-Range Financial Plan.
Monitor the external environment and contribute insights to project and technology decisions.
Select and oversee contractors and vendors, ensuring compliance with site safety and quality standards.
Support commissioning, start-up activities, and technical troubleshooting during project implementation.
Maintain project documentation, including scope, schedule, budget, risk register, and change orders, and provide regular status reports to site leadership.
Ensure the CQV process is completed and documented for all projects.
Provide off-shift or on-call support and perform other duties as required.