Project Manager (Automation)

Role Purpose:

• Our client, a leading biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Co. Cork, has a requirement for an experienced Project Manager
• The Project Manager will support the Automation Projects Portfolio within CAPEX Projects Team in the Cork Site

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Project management of Automation projects including project planning/scoping, scheduling, cost management, prioritization, resources management, status management and external communication.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to scope projects and ensure requirements are satisfied; Managing expectations and communicating project progress and challenges to these stakeholders.
• Project status reporting in site Stakeholder Governance meetings.
• Manage cross-functional in-house and external project teams.
• Project Scheduling & Cost Control with regular reporting to key client stakeholders.
• Develop project proposals and Capital Application documentation and present projects to senior leadership at governing bodies for updates and approvals.
• Support the development of annual site Capital Budgets.
• Manage the design, procurement, installation, commissioning and qualification phases of the project.
• Support and complete site change management activities .
• Manage Automation projects portfolio in line with PMO life-cycle and processes.
• Manage project changes and ensure all are captured, documented and assessed.
• Manage projects Validation execution.
• Ensure there is a strong safety culture and performance in the execution of projects.

Education & Qualifications Required:

• Degree in a relevant Science/Engineering discipline.
• Experience in technical Automation role.
• Experience in working in client-side Capital Projects execution role.
• Experience in Client Electronic Change Management Systems & full end-to-end Project Life-cycle.
• Experience in managing cross functional teams and projects in a GMP Manufacturing Environment.
• Strong understanding of the principles of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Understands the project management process; programming, scope development, design development, implementation, and project closeout.
• 8 to 10 years (minimum) of project management experience across the project life-cycle within a Pharmaceutical environment.

Please note, we do not require agency assistance with this role.