Director of Global Facilities Engineering & Center of Excellence

Director of Global Engineering & Center of Excellence An international company at the forefront of genomics technology invites experienced professionals to lead our Global Facilities Engineering & Center of Excellence. Responsibilities Define vision and strategy for the Engineering and Project Management organizations that aligns with 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. Develop and deliver an Engineering and Project Management Center of Excellence program covering talent management, training, procurement, governance, and program analytics. Build, lead, mentor and develop a high‑performing, innovative team of technical excellence and global collaboration, creating SME‑led work streams focused on best‑practice implementation. Lead cross‑functional work streams to develop and maintain standards, processes, and programs for facility design, maintenance, validation, qualification, and commissioning activities to accelerate delivery and reduce 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 maintain compliance and audit readiness. Provide leadership to facility engineering team members in support of site and regional goals and objectives, in collaboration with regional Facilities leaders. Oversee all engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to high‑quality standards. Partner with Workplace Strategy, Procurement, Corporate Social Responsibility, and other Global Facilities leaders on design standards, preferred parts specifications, and preferred providers. Develop total cost of ownership models for engineering solutions and influence recommendations through data. Manage budget and project costs. Lead exploration, implementation, and optimization of all Facilities Engineering and Project Management technology solutions. Establish and maintain cross‑functional relationships with leaders of Global Operations and R&D to become a value‑add partner. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 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 standard processes, workflows, and technology solutions. Prior industry experience with 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 (preferred). Experience working directly with FDA (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, ability to align technical solutions with strategic goals. Understanding and management of procurement and contracting processes. Highly motivated leader able to work in a diverse fast‑paced environment. Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain tight timelines. Excellent communication skills and ability to interact globally with cross‑functional groups at all levels. Deep level of understanding of FDA cGMP regulations and requirements for facilities and utilities for medical device manufacturing. Engineering and Project Management certificates a plus. Salary & Benefits Base salary range: $187,400 – $281,000 (USA). Eligible for variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and possible equity. Benefits include access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. EEO Statement Illumina is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. EEO Posting: #J-18808-Ljbffr Illumina