Sr Manager Project Management & Controls

Illumina•San Diego, CA

3d•$141,600 - $212,400

About The Position

The role leads facilities operations across multiple campuses, including central utility plant operations, building repair and maintenance, engineering, projects, validation and compliance, and other site-dependent functions. It supports quality operations for facility engineering, maintenance, and compliance activities, serving as the primary point of contact for Facilities corrective and preventative actions, non-conformances, and audit activities and responses. The position oversees facilities staff and functions, infrastructure planning, preventative maintenance, central plant utilities, fire and life safety systems, and site capital and expense budgets, including operating efficiencies and cost-saving strategies involving utilities, sustainability, and LEED. The role partners with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, diagnostics, regulated operations, corporate functions, regional facilities peers, and external contractors. It supports facility expansion and renovation, capital projects, compliance programs, security initiatives, emergency response, and disaster recovery. It also builds and develops a collaborative, cross-functional facilities team. The posting states a minimum of 15 years of related experience, including 7 or more years of management experience. The estimated U.S. base salary range is $141,600–$212,400. Employees are eligible for a variable cash program, and eligible roles may receive equity. Benefits include access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

Requirements

At least 15 years of related experience.
At least 7 years of management experience.
Strong people skills and the ability to grow, motivate, and inspire a team.
Ability to make sound decisions.
Knowledge and application of environmental, health, and safety regulations and familiarity with EHS regulatory agency protocols.
Computer proficiency, including 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 the relevant corporate sub-function or operational function, with technical depth derived from non-management and middle-management experience.
High-level understanding of markets and sales opportunities for the company’s products.

Nice To Haves

PE or engineering license, MBIFM, CMIOSH, CPE, or CEM certificate.
PMP certification or project management experience.
Experience leading multiple facilities functions.
Life science, clinical, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry experience.
Experience with large-scale capital projects and facilities management involving cleanrooms, cold storage, regenerative thermal oxidizers, controlled environments, and GLP/GMP facilities.
Experience designing, building, and maintaining ISO-classified clean rooms.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Previous experience with CMMS, IWMS, or enterprise work order management systems.

Responsibilities

Oversee facilities site operations and engineering across multiple campuses.
Oversee facilities change control 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 owners in manufacturing, supply chain, quality, diagnostics, and regulated operations.
Contribute to planning and design for facility expansions and renovations.
Direct installation, relocation, removal, and repair of facility-related equipment.
Assist with development and management of annual capital and operating site plans.
Partner with Facilities project management and capital planning to support facility-related capital projects.
Support local security initiatives and coordinate company-wide security initiatives with corporate security leadership.
Contract for and direct external contractor services.
Ensure conformance to building standards and specifications, project costs, and construction schedules.
Develop, control, and implement facility infrastructure capital and operating expense plans, including facility utility schedules, in coordination with sustainability, Engineering, and Compliance and Validation groups.
Account 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 defined by Global Facilities, Real Estate, and EHS.
Collaborate with regional Facilities, Real Estate, and EHS peers 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 and industry standards.
Ensure adequate on-call coverage for weekend and after-hours emergencies, particularly for multiple-shift operations.
Direct emergency planning, response, and recovery operations and coordinate development and implementation of response plans.
Serve as a site incident commander during unplanned events and emergencies.
Build and manage a 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 insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Retirement benefits.
Paid time off.
Employee Resource Groups offering career development experiences, cultural awareness, and social responsibility opportunities.