Director, Project Management IM – Site Engineering - Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

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 ...

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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

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:

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:

Project/Program Management

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

Job Description:

Join Engineering & Property Services — Lead Projects That Deliver Life‑Changing Medicines.

E&PS leads Johnson & Johnson's global real estate and facilities portfolio—from strategic planning and engineering through delivery and operations. Our work builds flexible, modern, and robust spaces that accelerate science and support our mission of improving human health.

We are seeking a Director, Project Management, to lead high‑visibility capital projects across Innovative Medicine. This role offers the opportunity to shape J&J's future footprint while enabling product launch and operational readiness.

The Director, Project Management (Innovative Medicine) provides integrated, end‑to‑end leadership across complex capital programs. This role is accountable for safety, scope, schedule, cost, quality, and stakeholder alignment from early concept through facility startup. The Director leads multidisciplinary teams and partners to ensure projects advance optimally and compliantly.

The Director will lead all aspects of major capital build and construction efforts, guiding project definition, planning, and execution. This includes coordinating resources, managing governance, and encouraging multi-functional alignment to ensure projects are driven with excellence.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide portfolio‑level leadership that integrates strategy, execution discipline, and governance across multiple capital projects.

• Own project delivery KPIs (HSE, schedule, cost, and quality) and enable proactive, data‑driven decision‑making.

• Lead risk, change, and issue management with clear escalation pathways and recovery plans.

• Build, mentor, and develop high‑performing teams, encouraging an inclusive, safety‑focused culture.

• Ensure alignment to J&J standards and regulatory expectations across design, construction, C&Q, and startup phases.

Expanded Scope (Role‑Specific)

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of the Central Utility Plant (CUP), including design, construction, commissioning, qualification, and integration with campus utilities (electrical, steam, chilled water, HVAC, WFI).

• Provide strategic oversight for site‑wide engineering and infrastructure, including civil works, roads, drainage, stormwater systems, and utility corridors. Be responsible for enabling works and early‑site development activities.

• Direct permitting and external regulatory coordination, ensuring alignment with jurisdictional timelines and environmental requirements.

• Manage CUP capacity planning, load forecasting, resilience strategies, and long‑term campus expansion needs while advancing energy efficiency and sustainability objectives.

• Ensure seamless interfaces among CUP operations, building systems, and site utilities to support safe tie‑ins, startup readiness, and reliable long‑term performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management (advanced degree preferred).

• 10+ years of experience leading sophisticated capital projects in FDA/EMA‑regulated environments.

• Demonstrated capability to lead multi-functional teams and external partners.

• Strong financial competence and expertise in schedule and risk management.

• Fluency in English and ability to travel 25–50%.

Preferred Qualifications (Role‑Specific)

• Experience delivering Central Utility Plants valued >$100MM with multi‑utility integration.

• Proven success navigating environmental permitting, wetlands considerations, and site‑civil development.

• Background in energy management, utility master planning, and system reliability engineering.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Systems Thinking & Decision Quality

• Influence Without Authority & Executive Communication

• Technical Depth in Design/Construction/C&Q for regulated facilities

• Risk‑Based Planning & Schedule/Cost Rigor

• Supplier & Contracting Strategy; Partner Management

• Talent Development & Inclusive Leadership

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

 Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center  (ra-) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agile Decision Making, Analytics Insights, Budget Management, Business Savvy, Developing Others, Give Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Project Management, Performance Measurement, Program Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Regulatory Compliance, Statement of Work (SOW)