Director of Global Facilities Engineering & Center of Excellence

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The Director of Global Engineering & Center of Excellence will lead Illumina’s Global Facilities Worldwide Engineering and Project Management Centers of Excellence (COE’s) teams to develop, implement, and maintain technical engineering and project management strategies, processes, and metrics that align with business requirements, compliance, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Define vision and strategy for the Engineering and Project Management organizations that aligns and supports the corporate goals and critical business objectives.

• Provide technical expertise and leadership to ensure the successful execution of global facility operations, projects and initiatives in a highly regulated environment. This includes processes related to daily engineering activities, including preventative maintenance, infrastructure, planning, utilities, fire, life, safety systems, and site capital and LEED or sustainability projects.

• Develop and deliver an engineering and project management Center of Excellence program for all engineering activities to include talent management, training, procurement, governance, and program analytics.

• Build, lead, mentor and develop a high-performing and innovative team of technical excellence and global collaboration creating SME led work streams for focus on identification and implementation of best practices ensuring operational excellence in efficiency, quality and compliance.

• Lead cross-functional work streams to develop and maintain standards, process, and programs to support facility design, maintenance, validation, qualification, and commissioning activities and to speed delivery and lower costs.

• Assist as a subject matter expert in the investigation, troubleshooting and solutioning of engineering challenges.

• Assess and recommend work instruction updates and change management controls to qualified systems to ensure a state of compliance is maintained and audit ready.

• In collaboration with regional Facilities leaders, provide leadership and direction to facility engineering team members in support of their site and regional goals and objectives.

• Oversee all aspects of engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. Ensure all engineering activities and products comply with relevant regulations, industry standards, and quality protocols. 

• Partner with Workplace Strategy Team in development of Workplace Design Standards. Act as a contributor in the planning and design of facilities, including expansions and renovations.

• Partner with Procurement in development and contracting of preferred parts specifications and preferred providers.

• Oversee contracted resources to ensure quality, contract compliance, safety and security while on site.

• Partner with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the Facilities CSR Center of Excellence in developing and implementing Engineering solutions to meet CSR goals including zero emissions targets.

• Partner with other Global Facilities leaders in the development and management of annual capital and operating site plans of records. 

• Partner and collaborate with regional peers and counterparts in Facilities, Real Estate and EHS across all sites. Closely work with IT, HR, Finance and Procurement business partners.

• Establish and maintain cross functional relationships with leaders of the Global Operations and R&D organizations to become a value add partner.

• Lead the exploration, implementation and optimization of all Facilities Engineering and Project Management technology solutions.

• Develop total cost of ownership models for engineering solutions and influence recommendations through data.

• Manage budget and project costs.

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Requirements:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 18 years of related experience, with 10+ years of Management experience.

• Project commissioning and facility validation experience.

• Experience building a global organization and center of excellence including development of standard processes, work flows and technology solutions.

• Prior industry experience inclusive of large scale capital projects and facility management of labs, cold storage, and controlled environments including GMP facilities.

• Experience in identification and delivery of energy efficiency and alternative energy solutions initiatives preferred.

• Experience working directly with the FDA is desired.

• Experience with CMMS, IWMS, SAP, EAM or enterprise work order management systems required.

• Experience in change control and calibration preferred.

• Proven expertise in cost effective management and delivery of high-cost construction and facility related capex projects.

• Strong business and budgeting acumen and the ability to align technical solutions with strategic goals.

• Understanding and management of procurement & contracting processes.

• Must be a highly motivated leader ready to work in a diverse fast-paced environment.

• Ability to manage competing priorities/projects and maintain tight timelines.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact globally with cross-functional groups at all levels.

• Deep level of understanding and practical experience with FDA cGMP regulations and requirements for facilities and utilities for medical device manufacturing.

• Engineering and Project Management certificates a plus.

The estimated base salary range for the Director of Global Facilities Engineering & Center of Excellence role based in the United States of America is: $187,400 - $281,000. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. The range reflects long‑term growth in the role. Most candidates are hired between the minimum and middle of the range. Placement depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

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