Principal Project Delivery Engineer

J&J Family of Companies; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Well-being reimbursement

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Cork, Ireland, is seeking a Principal Project Delivery Engineer to lead engineering resources, deliver projects, and drive technology solutions at the Cork API site. The role emphasizes safety, collaboration, and cross‑functional partnership to advance healthcare innovations.

The position offers leadership across teams, with responsibility for budgeting, commissioning, qualification, and driving talent development in a dynamic, global company.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• PMP/FPX Certification preferred.
• Travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for engineering resources and activities in the Cork Little Island site.
• Ensure execution of projects and delivery of technical requirements for the value optimisation of supply chain capabilities as well as launch of new products.
• Lead & participate actively in teams to deliver quality projects with Zero injuries, within budget & to schedule while meeting business needs.
• Partner with end users in the identification and definition of innovative solutions to problems and opportunities.
• Ensure that the Commissioning and Qualification process is properly completed and documented for all projects.
• Communicate regular project updates in accordance with governance and partner needs.
• Develop talent through coaching and mentoring.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Safety

Communication

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Knowledge Networks

Lean Supply Chain Management

Organizational Project Management

Quality Assurance (QA)

Regulatory Compliance

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Decision Making

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

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 ( .

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Project Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Cork, Cork, Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, Galway, Ireland, Limerick, Ireland

Job Description:

Principal Project Delivery Engineer

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Principal Project Delivery Engineer, located in Cork, Ireland. Caring for the world, one person at a time has encouraged and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. We embrace research and science bringing creative ideas, products, and services to advance the health and well-being of people.

We touch the lives of over a billion people every single day. Are you ready to impact the world? If you want to leave your personal mark and be valued for who you are, Johnson & Johnson offers an unusual experience to professionals looking for an opportunity to work with hardworking people who share your real passion for caring, in an environment that empowers you to drive your own career.

The pharmaceutical world is going through a period of important technological transformations, where the needs of the patient and the speed in introducing innovation are predominant. The MAM (MAKE Asset Management) organisation operates as one coordinated team in the delivery of Engineering, Maintenance and Execution Systems activities where Innovation and Execution come together and is the driving force to guide the complete organisation into the digital era.

What an outstanding workplace for an innovative professional!

This position provides leadership and direction for Engineering Project Delivery resources and activities in the Small Molecule API site in Cork, Ireland. Reporting to the SM API Group Engineering lead, this role has a large degree of scope and autonomy to deliver technology solutions to improve human health by improving the first manufacturing step in changing patients' lives for the better.

This is an exciting role with a large degree of scope and autonomy to lead a team of engineering professionals to deliver projects in support of business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction for engineering resources and activities in the Cork Little Island site
• Ensure execution of projects and delivery of technical requirements for the value optimisation of supply chain capabilities as well as launch of new products
• Lead & participate actively in teams to deliver quality projects with Zero injuries, within budget & to schedule while meeting business needs
• Partner with end users in the identification and definition of innovative solutions to problems and opportunities
• Ensure that the Commissioning and Qualification process is properly completed and documented for all projects
• Communicate regular project updates in accordance with governance and partner needs
• Develop talent through coaching and mentoring

Qualifications:

• Engineering Degree

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Focus, deep seated understanding and dedication to safety
• Project Management Skills
• Leadership of diverse teams
• Strong communicator
• Development of people
• Highly effective collaboration with multiple partners and departments

Preferred:

• PMP/FPX Certification
• Organisational Change skills
• Business focused discernment and financial understanding

Other:

• Travel up to 5%

This is what awaits YOU at J&J:

• An opportunity to be part of a global market leader
• A dynamic and inspiring working environment
• Career opportunities and continuous personal and professional development in areas of technology and leadership
• Personal Development Plan - such as access to further education & training, mentoring and coaching, development opportunities on-the-job or through exciting projects

Additional Information

Requisition ID:

Job Field: Engineering Posting SubFunction: Engineering (Generalist)

Location: Ireland, Cork, Cork

Organization: Janssen Pharmaceutical Ltd. (8170)

Pay Grade: 30

Referral Eligibility: Referral to this job is eligible for bonus.

Required Skills:

Agile Decision Making, Budget Management, Coaching, Collaboration, 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

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

70,100.00 - 121,210.00

Benefits:

• In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees' and companies' performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location's eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers. ( is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.