Senior Facilities Engineering Manager

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Position Summary:
This position leads a team of technical personnel and is responsible for GFMS Department, Engineering execution. This position reports to APJ GFMS Leadership.

This role is responsible for the functions of Facilities Engineering for APJ region and has overall responsibilities of the Illumina APJ Facilities Engineering requirements and standards for GMP manufacturing spaces and labs, infrastructure, and critical utilities

Position Responsibilities:

- Strategize structure to ensure Engineering team is operating at scalability and its highest efficiency
- Advanced in-depth technical knowledge in Facilities System such as ACMV, HVAC, Mechanical and Electrical System is required. System includes Compressed Dry Air, Nitrogen, Clean Room, Chilled Water, Waste Treatment etc
- Advanced knowledge of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and Facilities Building Management System such as Johnson Control Metasys and Siemens Desigo CC
- Possesses the skills and aptitude to manage the technical and non-technical sides of Facilities. Has the cross-functional skills to successfully collaborate with all stakeholders at Regional/Global level
- Proficient in risk and constraint mitigation, ability to evaluate end-to-end constraints and a knowledge base that can provide creative and systematic solutions
- Management of Energy and Water Compliance for the Company
- Focus on regional and/or global policy, efficiency and management of change. Active influencer of initiatives
- Handle complex situations by considering inter-relationships and dependencies.
- Forecasts savings for area of responsibility - highlighting level of certainty / stretch if appropriate
- Ability to understand new industry trends, adopt new technology and integrates into existing designs
- Understanding and embracing latest technology to digitalize Engineering requirements and processes
- Continuous progression on Engineering design standards
- Drive all Engineering initiatives, projects and complex issues resolution across all boards
- Support turnkey and infrastructure projects on Engineering specification and requirement
- Key lead in all Engineering strategies, initiatives and alignment
- Translate strategy to support business plans. Lead necessary changes and ability to navigate ambiguities for prioritization
- Pro-actively seek opportunities for improvement and scaling Engineering scopes
- Plan broad based multi-disciplinary Engineering activities for deployment tactically with understanding strategic impacts
- Develop strategy and prioritization on team’s capabilities and capacities
- Hold team members accountable for objectives and deliverables
- Mentor and coach team members to maximize their strengths and identify their weaknesses for improvement and development
- Act as a cultural role model for team
- Foster an environment of inclusion and openness
- Establish comprehensive reports to track KPI
- Travel to support global and regional initiatives
- Perform other duties as assigned
- 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._

Preferred Requirements:

- Strong Engineering background and working experience, preferably in Biotech, Pharmaceutical or Semiconductor facilities environment
- Experience in managing an experienced and diverse Engineering team
- Demonstrate self-initiative, big picture and strategic thinking process
- Demonstrate advanced level of familiarity with Engineering guidelines and industry standards
- SCEM (Singapore Certified Energy Management) Certification is advantageous
- Proven records and experience in leading Engineering related initiatives and projects
- Ability to negotiate, influence and resolve conflicts to deliver win-win outcomes
- Ability to work independently with all levels
- Committed, great team player and strong leader
- Good presentation skill for “story narration” and ability to communicate effectively and professionally with senior management
- International travel required when necessary

Preferred Experience/Education:

- Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of related experience, with 3-6 years of Management experience or equivalent experie