Engineering Unit Lead — Technical Project Manager (Pharma)

Abbott; Olst-Wijhe; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Olst, Netherlands seeks an Engineering Unit Lead (Technical Project Manager) to own a portfolio of capital and engineering projects, driving them from concept through handover. You will coordinate production, quality, EHS, procurement, and external partners to deliver safe, compliant, on-time solutions.

The role requires a strong engineering background, GMP experience, and excellent stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering.
• Experience leading engineering, capital investment, or technical projects.
• Experience from the pharmaceutical industry or another GMP-regulated environment.
• Knowledge of project management principles and project lifecycle execution.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a complex environment.
• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset with a strong focus on ownership and execution.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage a portfolio of engineering and capital projects within your assigned area.
• Lead projects from concept development through implementation and handover.
• Drive project planning, budgeting, risk management, and execution.
• Coordinate contractors, engineering partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, site standards, and engineering procedures.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness activities.
• Act as the key engineering contact for your production area and align project priorities with business needs.

Skills

Project management

Engineering background

GMP awareness

Stakeholder management

Communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering

Job description

Abbott in Olst, Netherlands seeks an Engineering Unit Lead (Technical Project Manager) to own a portfolio of capital and engineering projects, driving them from concept through handover. You will coordinate production, quality, EHS, procurement, and external partners to deliver safe, compliant, on-time solutions.

The role requires a strong engineering background, GMP experience, and excellent stakeholder management.