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Global Engineering Governance Manager

Integra LifeSciences · Princeton, NJ · 4 days ago
Project Management$109k–$150k/yrFull-time

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About the role

The Engineering Governance & Project Controls Manager is responsible for implementing and maintaining Integra’s global engineering governance, project controls, standards, procedures, and facility and equipment lifecycle documentation requirements. This role will drive consistent execution of engineering and capital projects across Integra sites through standardized processes and controls for project scope, cost, schedule, risk, change management, engineering documentation, project closeout, and lifecycle records. The Manager will serve as a key interface between Global Facilities Engineering, site Facilities and Engineering teams, Operations, Quality, EHS&S, Procurement, Legal, Finance, IT, and external engineering and construction partners.

Under direct supervision of Director of Global Facilities Engineering. Supervision of contractors/consultants as needed based on project workload.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain global engineering governance standards, procedures, tools, and templates for capital project execution.
  • Manage standardized project controls for scope, cost, schedule, risk, forecasting, change management, and performance reporting.
  • Implement a consistent capital project stage-gate process from project initiation through design, execution, commissioning, turnover, and closeout.
  • Provide technical and governance leadership for multidisciplinary engineering, construction, and project lifecycle activities.
  • Serve as a primary interface between Integra and external engineering, architectural, construction, and technical service providers.
  • Lead global documentation efforts for facility engineering, construction, commissioning, validation, and project lifecycle activities.
  • Establish and maintain global engineering documentation and CAD standards, including document structure, naming, revision control, storage, retention, and project turnover requirements.
  • Partner with Quality, EHS&S, Procurement, Finance, IT, and site teams to ensure engineering projects meet applicable business, regulatory, and operational requirements.
  • Evaluate and implement technology solutions, including technical drawing databases and engineering administration platforms, to improve document management, data integrity, and operational efficiency.
  • Support development and administration of the Integra Facilities Management System, including engineering standards, SOPs, work instructions, forms, and templates.
  • Provide project and portfolio reporting, identify systemic gaps, and drive continuous improvement and global standardization across Facilities and Engineering.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical) or equivalent.
  • 10+ years of experience in engineering, preferably within medical device companies or regulated environments.
  • 3–5 years of project management experience in engineering/manufacturing environments, with working knowledge of Engineering Change Controls, ISO, QSR, and design control procedures.
  • Demonstrated experience with project controls including scope, cost, schedule, forecasting, risk, and change management.
  • Working knowledge of engineering change control, quality management systems, QMSR, and applicable design/change-control requirements.
  • Experience developing or implementing engineering standards, procedures, governance processes, or project execution methodologies.
  • Experience with engineering documentation, drawing management, document-control systems, and project turnover requirements.
  • Experience working with architectural, engineering, construction, commissioning, and other external technical service providers.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously across geographically dispersed locations.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and communicating/presenting to senior leadership.

Skills

  • Strong understanding of engineering documentation and facility/equipment lifecycle documentation.
  • Working knowledge of CAD systems and engineering drawing-management practices.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to develop processes and standards that are practical, scalable, and appropriate for global deployment.
  • Ability to influence teams and drive standardization across a matrixed organization without direct reporting authority.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and applicable project management, project controls, CAD, and document-management systems.
  • Familiarity with environmental, health, and safety requirements applicable to construction and engineering activities.
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently while effectively collaborating across all levels of the organization.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements listed below represent the motor and physical abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties.

  • Sit, listen, speak, and move throughout various areas of the building.
  • Travel across all company locations as needed.
  • Periodically lift and/or move items up to twenty-five pounds.
  • Travel domestically and internationally via car, train, or airplane, as required by the role.

Adverse Working Conditions

The conditions listed below represent environmental factors which the employee may be exposed to while performing the essential duties of this position. These reflect a general plant or service environment. Appropriate safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) are required and provided.

  • Construction-related exposure such as flammable and corrosive liquids, compressed gases, high temperature steam and water systems, construction equipment, and medical waste.

Pay

Pay Range: $109,250.00 - $149,500.00 USD. Individual pay is determined by several factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for bonus, commission, equity, or other variable compensation.

Benefits

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance, and savings plan (401(k)).

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