Engineering Unit Lead (Technical Project Manager)

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Engineering Unit Lead (Technical Project Manager)

Are you an experienced project manager with a strong engineering background and experience from the pharmaceutical industry? We are looking for an Engineering Unit Lead to take ownership of a portfolio of capital projects and drive technical investments from concept through implementation. This position is responsible for leading engineering projects, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, and on time.

Location: Olst, The Netherlands

About the role

As an Engineering Unit Lead, you will act as the primary engineering partner for an assigned production area. You will be responsible for managing the project portfolio within your area, ensuring that both ongoing and future projects are prioritized, planned, and successfully executed. You will oversee projects throughout their entire lifecycle, from early concept and feasibility studies through design, construction, commissioning, qualification, and handover.

Working closely with Production, Quality, EHS, Procurement, Maintenance, and external contractors, you will play a key role in supporting site growth and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Own and manage a portfolio of engineering and capital projects within your assigned area.
• Lead projects from concept development through implementation and handover.
• Drive project planning, budgeting, risk management, and execution.
• Coordinate contractors, engineering partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, site standards, and engineering procedures.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness activities.
• Act as the key engineering contact for your production area and align project priorities with business needs.

What we're looking for

We are looking for a technically strong project manager who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can balance multiple projects simultaneously.

You will ideally bring:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering.
• Experience leading engineering, capital investment, or technical projects.
• Experience from the pharmaceutical industry or another GMP-regulated environment.
• Knowledge of project management principles and project lifecycle execution.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a complex environment.
• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset with a strong focus on ownership and execution.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a significant portfolio of engineering projects that directly impact manufacturing performance, operational excellence, and future site development. You'll join a highly collaborative environment where you can influence key investment decisions and drive meaningful change across the organization. 

Sounds interesting?

We are conducting recruitment on an ongoing basis and will close the process as soon as the right candidate is found. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible following the link above.

The base pay for this position is

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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