Project Lead

Role Purpose:

• An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Project Lead to support the execution of a portfolio of projects centred around infrastructure upgrades at our client’s busy biopharmaceutical facility in Co.
• The experienced Project Lead will work with multidisciplinary engineering team, to plan and deliver project on time and within budget.
• We are looking for an experienced individual to hit the ground running who has delivered on significant projects within a high regulated environment.
• Ideally will also have education / work experience & aspirations to develop clear skills and competences around dealing with a live pharmaceutical production environment. The capital projects team are best in class in the execution of projects safely.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform procurement, acceptance of equipment & associated infrastructure on behalf of the company and report regularly on project status throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance environmental, health and safety codes practices, approved project KPIs, performance standards and specifications are maintained.
• Liaise with external and internal customers, suppliers, and vendors to define and deliver right first-time project deployment.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey project goals, progress, and issues to stakeholders.
• Support to other project participants to overcome obstacles when they present themselves.
• Responsible for delivering performance metrics for budget, schedule, scope and quality adherence.
• A knowledge of Automation and Systems related projects would be an advantage.

Education & Qualifications Required:

• Degree in Electrical , Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial or equivalent Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a project management role.
• Detailed knowledge of cGMP pharmaceutical environment.
• Exemplary communication, dedication and keen focus on delivering key to success withing the role.
• Planning and Scheduling: Ability to develop comprehensive project plans and schedules.
• Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Resource Management: Efficiently allocating resources including manpower, materials, and finances.
• Budget Management: Controlling costs and ensuring the project stays within the budget.
• Time Management: Ensuring the project is completed on time
• Technology Savy Familiarity with the latest technology and tools used in project management and pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Team Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate a multidisciplinary team.
• Conflict Resolution: Managing and resolving conflicts within the team.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey project goals, progress, and issues to stakeholders.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions.
• Decision Making: Making informed and timely decisions to keep the project on track.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Building and maintaining relationships with all project stakeholders.
• Negotiation Skills: Negotiating with contractors, suppliers, and other third parties to ensure project needs are met.
• Quality Control: Implementing and overseeing quality control measures.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing changes.

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