Engineering & Project Manager

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Engineer with extensive experience in managing capital investment projects and supporting manufacturing sites with their utility infrastructure. Should have strong background in civil and mechanical engineering, combined with experience in managing multiple stakeholders at different locations.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills, effectively navigating cultural differences and aligning diverse teams toward common goals.

• Project Planning & Execution: Develop, implement, and manage project plans, schedules, cases, and budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and customer requirements.

• Portfolio Management: Develop and manage the regional capital investment portfolio and facilitate the corporate approval process.

• Utility Asset Management: Define investments needed to maintain business continuity, improve asset efficiency, and ensure operational excellence of utility infrastructure.

• Collaborator Engagement: Identify, engage, and manage relationships with key collaborators across various sites and countries. Facilitate regular communication to ensure project goals are understood and met, through critical metrics defined by the company.

• Cross-Cultural Leadership: Lead and empower diverse teams in different locations, encouraging collaboration and resolving conflicts in a culturally sensitive manner.

• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project continuity and success. Monitor project health and proactively address challenges.

• Reporting & Documentation:** Prepare and present project status reports, updates, and documentation to senior management and collaborators, ensuring transparency and accountability.

• Prioritization: Identify resource needs for projects at various locations, bringing to bear important collaborators to ensure the right individuals are assigned to meet project requirements and deadlines.

• Adherence to Standards: Ensure all projects adhere to applicable regulations and standards, ensuring high quality and performance levels are maintained.

• Quality Assurance: Collaborate directly with internal quality personnel to craft and implement projects to meet quality and regulatory requirements of the relevant nutrition and pharmaceutical industries.

• Continuous Improvement: Find opportunities to improve processes and implement standard methodologies to enhance manufacturing and/or project delivery.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Master’s Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent experience.

• 7+ years of project management experience, with a proven track record of managing projects and multi-functional teams.

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) and tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Trello).

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels.

• Proficiency in handling budgets and financial forecasting.

• Experience in a multicultural environment and understanding of global business practices.

• Willingness to be on-site in Rewari 2-3 days a week and travel as needed for project requirements.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.