Project Manager/Project Controls Lead
- Swords, Co Dublin
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage all phases of capital projects from concept through implementation and close-out, including design, construction, commissioning, qualification, schedule, and cost control.
- Ensure strong safety culture and compliance throughout project execution.
- Deliver projects that meet business needs and regulatory requirements (safety, quality, environmental).
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
- Identify innovative engineering design solutions to meet client/end-user requirements.
- Manage project schedules, track progress, and maintain risk registers.
- Oversee multi-disciplinary project teams and manage contractor and resource coordination.
- Ensure equipment qualification is completed in line with local procedures, cGMP, and best practices.
- Contribute to improving standards and procedures within the Engineering Department.
- Develop and implement cost and schedule control processes using existing financial and project management platforms.
- Support project managers with budgeting, resource planning, contract strategy, earned value monitoring, and forecasting.
- Monitor financial performance and ensure the project portfolio meets business objectives.
- Implement robust change management processes and risk management practices.
- Prepare and deliver performance reports for leadership.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Process, or Construction-related).
- Minimum 10 years of capital project management experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong knowledge of commercial and contract management.
- Proven experience in budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to engage at all organizational levels.
- API manufacturing experience is highly desirable (e.g., piping systems, drying systems, HVAC, utilities, reactors, centrifuges, vacuum, heating/cooling systems)