Project Lead

Role Purpose:

• An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Lead to join our client’s new manufacturing facility in Co. Kilkenny.
• In this role you will drive program delivery in line with the organization’s project management methodology.
• You will be responsible for leading key elements of the company specific program and acting as the program voice for your given workstream.
• You will also take ownership of the successful implementation of a set of projects that collectively can comprise a program and manage the work of project managers.
• It will be a very big plus if you can bring experience in developing projects or sites from square one.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leading the project management activities for a given workstream/manufacturing line
• Driving task & deliverable adherence to established schedule through the daily & weekly Tier meetings
• Developing & challenging existing program schedules, where you’ll bring experience with MS Project to optimize the schedule layout & flow
• Build an in depth understanding of your given workstream to drive valuable input to team discussion
• Lead problem solving workshops to identify program gaps
• Engage with key suppliers & vendors to assess project management capabilities versus industry standard
• Identify and resolve operational problems to mitigate schedule impact
• Evaluate and authorize changes that significantly impact the scope, budget, or timeline of a project.
• Select and manage ongoing relationships with external contractors so that the organization receives satisfactory standards of service.

Education & Qualifications Required:

• Minimum Level 7 Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Science or related discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role with > 5 years’ experience being ideal
• Project Management experience (PMP certification or similar is desired)
• Ideally, experience leading large capital project at medical device manufacturing sites
• Understanding of project lifecycle & how to manage the transition of projects from corporate concept to planning & execution at site level
• MS project experience with advanced Excel experience being ideal.
• Experience with Manufacturing & Quality documentation.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills – ideally evidenced through leadership of workshop style sessions
• Solid Presentation skills
• Ability to work cross functionally and collaborate.
• Stakeholder management
• Influencing without authority
• People management experience is desirable but not required

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