E&PS Director IM Project Delivery

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Director of Engineering & Property Services IM Project Delivery, based in Ghent or Beerse, Belgium. You will lead a strategic portfolio of high-impact initiatives within CAR-T and Innovative Medicine, aligning delivery with business objectives.

You will oversee ideation, planning, execution, manage resources, budgets, and cross-functional partnerships across facilities, real estate, engineering, and project controls to ensure on-time, within-budget results.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large cross-functional project delivery teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proven track record in strategic portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project lifecycle from conception to closeout.
• Coordinate with project controls, design, and construction teams.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and risk across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with CAR-T and Innovative Medicine stakeholders to align investments with priorities.
• Drive standard methodologies and continuous improvement across regions.
• Mentor leaders and build a strong leadership pipeline.
• Engage with internal and external partners to ensure successful delivery.

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com .

Job Function

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function

Project/Program Management

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, Gent, East Flanders, Belgium

Job Description

At Engineering & Property Services (E&PS) we take care of all J&J buildings around the world providing end to end services from Real Estate, Engineering & Project Management to Facilities Management. We have a profound influence on the entire J&J Enterprise, providing innovative workplaces where our employees can collaborate and grow, and delivering flexible site solutions which enable our business to best serve our customers and patients.

Engineering and Property Services is recruiting for a Director E&PS IM Project Delivery , located in Ghent or Beerse, Belgium.

The Director is a key leadership role within the Project Delivery organization, responsible for supervising a strategic portfolio that includes critical initiatives, large-scale projects, and core compliance efforts. This role is accountable for ensuring the successful delivery of high-impact projects within the CAR-T organization and Innovative Medicine, aligning project execution with organizational objectives and strategic priorities.This includes guiding project ideation, definition, planning, and execution, while ensuring projects adhere to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards. The role involves securing appropriate resources, leading partner relationships, and encouraging collaboration across cross-functional teams. The individual will work across E&PS functions (including Facilities, Real Estate, Engineering & Design, Project Controls, Construction Safety and C&Q) and will partner with internal customers to align on investment priorities, support business case development, and manage performance against defined objectives and outcomes for the project portfolio.Given the potential regional scope and complexity of Johnson & Johnson's facilities, ranging from manufacturing sites and warehouses to offices and laboratories, the Director will employ extensive J&J knowledge and technical expertise to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and be responsible for the entire project lifecycle, from conception through closeout, ensuring projects deliver scope, quality, and safety standards on time and within budget.
• Provide proactive communication to stakeholders via Sponsor and Steerco updates, ensuring visibility and alignment across all levels.
• Coordinate project-related activities, including design, execution, and closeout, working closely with project controls leads, project managers, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to resolve program conflicts and address potential issues proactively.
• Act as the SPOC towards the CAR-T business to support the business with master planning, identifying key project and ensuring that the project portfolio delivery is aligned with key business objectives.
• Drive the implementation of standard methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives across projects and regions.
• Implements and manages project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs
• Manages project budget, conducts recurring budget evaluations and assesses results
• Ensures that proper risk management analyses are performed and plans are in place to mitigate risks
• Ensures collaboration across other functional areas, establishing working relationships with internal and external partners. Build and maintain strong, trusted partnerships with key external vendors, contractors, and industry networks to ensure effective delivery of capital projects, while continuously benchmarking and adopting best practices
• Supervise multiple projects or a regional portfolio, ensuring consistent delivery and adherence to organizational standards.
• Cultivate engagement with team members and promote a collaborative approach to project management.
• Identify, mentor, and prepare emerging leaders to ensure a strong leadership pipeline for the future .

This position requires a strategic leader with excellent team member management skills, capable of coordinating so