Project Manager Engineering

Biopharma Careers; Zuchwil; Hybrid; CHF 73.000 - 138.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Project Manager, Engineering. This Hybrid role will be based in multiple locations including Palm Beach Gardens, USA, or Zuchwil, Switzerland, with cross-country considerations and a strong emphasis on cross‑functional collaboration across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain.

The role focuses on planning, executing, and delivering engineering projects that support manufacturing operations and product development, ensuring regulatory and quality

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in engineering project management.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects in regulated environments.

Aufgaben

• Lead engineering projects from initiation to completion with scope, schedule, budget, and risk management.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain.
• Maintain detailed plans, timelines, and stakeholder reports.
• Identify risks, implement mitigations, and manage changes.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems and regulatory requirements.
• Track performance metrics and capture lessons learned.

Kenntnisse

Cross-functional collaboration

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PMP certification

PM software tools

Jobbeschreibung

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function

Project Engineering

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations

Zuchwil, Switzerland

Job Description

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Project Manager, Engineering. This Hybrid position will be located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida (USA). Alternate hybrid locations may be considered in Belgium; Cork, Ireland or Zuchwil, Switzerland.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

Palm Beach Gardens, FL - Requisition Number: R-071913

Belgium and Ireland - Requisition Number:R-073270

Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-073254

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business toestablisha standalone orthopedics company,operatingas DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation isanticipatedto be completed within 18 to24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may berequired, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it isanticipatedthat, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuySynthesand your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes atan appropriate timeand subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Job Overview

The Project Manager,Engineeringis responsible forplanning, coordinating, and executing engineering projects that support manufacturing operations, product development, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role partners closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements. The position plays a key role in driving operational efficiency, supporting business growth, and enabling the successful delivery of engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from initiation through completion, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and external partners to ensure project alignment and execution.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and status reports for stakeholders and leadership.
• Identify project risks and issues, implement mitigation plans, and escape as appropriate.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable quality systems, regulatory requirements, and internal standards.
• Manage change control processes and ensure alignment with approved project objectives.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, systems, and engineering practices.
• Track project performance metrics and ensure lessons learned are captured and applied to future projects.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degreerequiredin Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field
• Master’s degree preferred

Experience and Skills

Required:

• Typically requires 5–8 years of experience in engineering project management or a related engineering role
• Proven experience managing cross‑functional projects in a manufacturing, medical device, or regulated environment
• Strong project planning, scheduling, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet established deadlines
• Solid understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and quality systems
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred:

• Experience in medical devices, healthcare, or life sciences industries
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
• Experience supporting capital projects, equipment implementation, or process improvements
• Knowledge of regulatory and quality requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO)
• Experience using project management and collaboration tools

Other

• Language: Englishrequired
• Travel: Up to 15% domestic travel
• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification preferred

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Preferred Skills

• Agile Decision Making
• Budget Management
• Coaching
• Collaborating
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Centricity
• Knowledge Networks
• Lean Supply Chain Management
• Organizational Project Management
• Organizing
• Project Engineering
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Regulatory Compliance
• Resource Forecasting
• Science
• Technology
• Engineering
• and Math (STEM) Application
• Scientific Research
• Strategic Supply Chain Management