Robotic Operations Engineer

Typical Accountabilities:
Manages group of project engineers accountable to deliver their own portfolio of projects from inception to completion

Influences project delivery strategy, including value for money, risk and technology considerations

Ensures projects are implemented in line with identified AstraZeneca policies, procedures and standards, to achieve agreed scope and cost

Consults to clients on developing their own capital plans and all other areas of their project management

Reviews estimates & programmes for project work packages to ensure they meet agreed business targets

Manages the progress & expenditure of projects within own business area

Ensures compliance with engineering, safety and work standards

Manages the relationship with key clients and portfolio managers, within own business area and across site

Acts as the main point of contact for all communication into, out of and across the group

Contributes to ongoing development and performance enhancement of the project management function by measuring and monitoring key performance indicators of project delivery

Manages the co-ordination of resources within the business teams and across the department

Acts as lead engineer for a significant functional engineering area

Communicates business needs and helps translate these needs into requirements

Typical People Management Responsibility (direct / indirect reports):
Approximate number of people managed in total (all levels) - 5
Manager of a team

What is the global remit? (how many countries will the role operate in?):
Own country

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Essential: Bachelor degree or equivalent; Technical expertise in at least one area, and competence in several others; Professional Engineering Status; Thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical industry; Expertise in one or more functional capability; Proven experience leading and managing a team of technician personnel
Desirable:

Key Relationship to reach solutions:
Internal (to AZ or team): Internal business leaders; Project team members
External (to AZ): External contractors; External suppliers

Date Posted
31-May-2026

Closing Date
11-Jun-2026
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