Senior Engineering & Maintenance Manager- Projects

en-careers-hovione; Loures; Presencial; EUR 65 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Hovione in Portugal is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Leader to drive major capital projects from concept to handover. You will lead project engineers, manage budgets, schedules, and governance, and ensure GMP, safety and quality compliance across facilities and utilities.

The role requires a mechanical/electrical/instrumentation background, proven leadership, strong communication, and fluency in English. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualificações

• Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience leading teams on GMP projects.
• Strong safety and environmental knowledge with budgeting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to manage complex processes and tools.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the delivery of major engineering and capital projects from concept and feasibility through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Develop and execute project strategies, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time and within agreed budgets.
• Lead a team of project engineers and technical professionals, providing direction, coaching, development and performance management.
• Manage multiple complex projects and priorities across facilities, utilities, manufacturing equipment and site infrastructure.
• Provide strong technical leadership across engineering design, specification, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders, including Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, Finance, contractors and specialist engineering partners.
• Establish and manage project governance, including scope, schedules, budgets, risks, change control and project reporting.
• Ensure projects comply with GMP, regulatory, safety, environmental and engineering standards, with appropriate documentation and qualification throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead the selection and management of engineering consultants, contractors and suppliers, ensuring delivery against technical, commercial, quality and safety requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and project delivery excellence, capturing lessons learned and improving engineering standards, processes and ways of working.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

English fluency

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Formação académica

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic, or Instrumentation)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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About Hovione

At Hovione, we help partners turn scientific innovation into medicines that reach patients around the world. For more than 65 years, we have connected science, technology, and manufacturing to scale complex ideas into high-quality and innovative solutions that truly make a difference.

As an international Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), we support the development and manufacture of drug substances, intermediates, and drug products across the full life cycle. We are globally recognized for our leadership in specialized technologies such as Spray Drying and Continuous Tableting. But what truly sets us apart is not just what we do — it is how we do it: with purpose, care, collaboration, and a deep commitment to doing the right things right.

Our people are the reason for our success. We are a global and diverse team of more than 2,600 team members across Europe, the USA, and Asia, bringing together different experiences and perspectives to help our partners to overcome complex challenges. We believe that an inclusive environment — where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, is respected, heard and empowered to contribute — is essential to drive innovation, ensure quality, and secure long-term sustainable success.

And as we grow, so do the opportunities for our people to develop, broaden their perspectives, and build meaningful careers. Because at Hovione, better starts with those who choose to make a difference every day. Will you be one of them?

You will be responsible to:

• Lead the delivery of major engineering and capital projects from concept and feasibility through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Develop and execute project strategies, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time and within agreed budgets.
• Lead a team of project engineers and technical professionals, providing direction, coaching, development and performance management.
• Manage multiple complex projects and priorities across facilities, utilities, manufacturing equipment and site infrastructure.
• Provide strong technical leadership across engineering design, specification, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders, including Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, Finance, contractors and specialist engineering partners.
• Establish and manage project governance, including scope, schedules, budgets, risks, change control and project reporting.
• Ensure projects comply with GMP, regulatory, safety, environmental and engineering standards, with appropriate documentation and qualification throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead the selection and management of engineering consultants, contractors and suppliers, ensuring delivery against technical, commercial, quality and safety requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and project delivery excellence, capturing lessons learned and improving engineering standards, processes and ways of working.

We are looking to recruit a Candidate:

• Degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic or Instrumentation, or related field.
• Proven experience in leading others in project context within a GMP envoirnment
• Possess extensive knowledge of industrial / lab safety and environment and of budget control principles and practices and is able to effectively share them with others
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Skilled at managing complex processes and tools
• Fluency in English is a requirement
• Must have the Knowledge, Experience and Skills to conduct their tasks in accordance with the rules and procedures set down.

Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodation or support during the application or interview process, please contact us, and we will be happy to assist.