Project Manager | Ireland | Freelance/Contract
Job Title: Project Manager / Senior Project Engineer (Contract/Freelance)
Location: Wexford, Ireland
Type: Contract/Freelance (with potential for permanent role)
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer. As the Project Manager, you will oversee the delivery and installation of automation solutions and full-line projects, from the point the customer signs the order through to commissioning at their site. Reporting directly to the Head of Production & Project Management, you will be responsible for the overall management of the project, including fabrication, assembly, programming, electrical wiring, and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
* Take full ownership of assigned projects from commercial handover through to final installation.
* Collaborate closely with a large internal mechanical design team to mitigate technical risks upfront during the design phase.
* Oversee the complete project lifecycle, including:
o Budget checks and scope refinement
o Mechanical fabrication and assembly
o Electrical wiring and controls integration
o Programming, commissioning, and final on-site installation
* Serve as the key point of contact for internal stakeholders and external clients.
* Ensure all project deliverables align with validation, quality, and regulatory standards typical of secondary pharmaceutical environments.
Required Experience & Skills
* Proven experience as a Project Manager or Project Engineer within the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector.
* Strong background in mechanical or automation engineering.
* Experience working within secondary pharmaceutical facilities—packaging, labelling, serialization, etc.
* Understanding of validation processes, GMP, and regulated environments.
* Familiarity with end-of-line packaging systems such as case packers, labellers, and cabinetry.
* Ability to take ownership of scope, timelines, and budgets with minimal oversight.
Nice to Have
* Hands-on understanding of fabrication, commissioning, and controls.
* Experience with automation system integration in pharma or FMCG environments.
* Exposure to managing multiple concurrent technical projects in a client-facing setting.
If interested apply or send your CV to ssanchis@optimussearch.com
Note: You must be eligible to work in the EU or UK.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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