Senior Project Manager

• This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class manufacturing operation, with an outstanding track record of reliably delivering high-quality medicines to patients around the world suffering serious illnesses.
• There is a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the company to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives.
• Our client is developing the capability to produce all its medicines in Dublin, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as they expand internationally.

• The Senior Project Manager will lead project teams and interact across functional and site department groups to achieve project objectives. These capital projects could include new builds, facilities/utilities system and/or equipment lifecycle replacements, upgrades, manufacturing improvements and changes to support New Product Introductions.
• Project management and delivery of projects including project planning/scoping and execution, prioritization, resources management, status management and external communication through the Engineering Project Delivery Process.
• Working with various stakeholders, both inside and outside the company to scope projects and ensure requirements are satisfied. Managing expectations and communicating project progress and challenges to these stakeholders.
• Develop and/or review engineering technical specifications and bid documents for engineered equipment, materials engineering, and construction service contracts
• Lead day to day design (where applicable) and construction management of project works, including procurement, installation, and commissioning
• Provide engineering support for manufacturing processes and equipment within the manufacturing facility by designing, specifying, purchasing and constructing mechanical systems and components (with the aid of an A&E firm where required).
• Implement and maintain quality control processes to ensure that installations and deliverables meet industry standards and client expectations.
• Strategic solution seeking to complex project phasing and execution issues. The Project Manager will be responsible for their portfolio of projects from concept, through design, construction, commissioning and operation.
• It is critical for this individual to understand that Safety, Quality and Compliance are our highest priorities in how we manage and perform our work.
• With minimal guidance, the candidate will lead all aspects of their project(s): Safety, planning, cost, schedule, risk, communications, resources, team dynamics and performance, implementation, monitoring, completion and follow-up.
• Coordinating the introduction of new equipment including driving the project team problem solving and troubleshooting process prior to qualification & start-up.
• Leader of multidisciplinary site teams.
• Work in a collaborative manner within the Process Teams structure and contributes to Root Cause Investigations and Cross Functional Investigations.
• Role model safety leadership. Support a safe working environment by driving compliance with environmental health/safety practice, rules and regulations. Ensure projects are designed with superior levels of environmental control, health and safety built in.
• Supervise contingent workers as needed. These workers include construction managers and all general craft labour and A&E firm personnel.
• Support team members in the management of third party contractors and outsourced partners to ensure the optimal delivery of portfolio against safety, cost, quality and schedule objectives.
• Works with Project Controls to manage and report on the Capital Budget for the assigned project.
• Present projects to senior leadership at governing bodies for updates and approvals.
• Limited travel may be required to support execution of projects?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Relevant Experience.
• Typically,5+ years project management/engineering experience, preferably in the biotechnology industry / aseptic pharmaceutical environment.
• Proven project management experience from project inception through to handover.
• Strong technical capability with hands on experience in a technical role within a high-volume manufacturing environment, is advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in a GDP Compliant environment.
• Proven ability working cross functionally, delivering technical solutions and implementing improvements.
• Solid leadership skillset and experience working in a team environment, embracing an interdependent working culture that delivers results.
• Technical report writing and communication/presentation skills.
• Data driven decision maker.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-moving environment.

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