Requirements: English
Company: ireland.xpatjobs.com
Salary: 47 - 56/hour
Region: City of Dublin
Senior Project ManagerTeam Horizon is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a pharmaceutical company in South Dublin.This is a Senior Project Manager position. The candidate would be responsible for scoping, managing and delivering projects up to €10m in value.The candidate would be expected to run the projects with some strategic guidance from their manager/peers but have the ability to work independently for the most part. It is very important that the candidate has experience running projects – that could be either for another pharmaceutical company (or similar), a design house or a contractor. They will be leading a multi-departmental team to execute the project, so will need the soft skills to manage people, particularly when they are not direct reports. Construction and/or process equipment specification/qualification experience would be very beneficial.Why you should apply:• 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.What you will be doing:• 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.• 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.• 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 AE 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.• 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 AE 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.What you need to apply:• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Relevant Experience• Typically, 5+ years project management/engineering experience, preferably in the biotechnology industry / aseptic pharm