Senior Project Manager
This is a Senior Project Manager position responsible for scoping, managing and delivering projects up to €10m in value.
The candidate will run the projects with strategic guidance from their manager/peers but have the ability to work independently for the most part. Experience running projects in a pharmaceutical company or similar industry is crucial.
Construction and/or process equipment specification/qualification experience would be beneficial. The individual must understand that Safety, Quality and Compliance are our highest priorities in how we manage and perform our work.
Key Responsibilities:
* Project management and execution of projects including project planning/scoping and execution, prioritization, resources management, status management and external communication.
* Working with various stakeholders 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* Supervise contingent workers as needed.
* Present projects to senior leadership at governing bodies for updates and approvals.
Experience and Qualification:
* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Relevant Experience.
* Typically, 5+ years project management/engineering experience, preferably in the biotechnology industry / aseptic pharmaceutical environment.
* Proven project management experience from project inception through to handover.
* Strong mechanical capability with hands on experience in a technical role within a high-volume manufacturing environment, is advantageous.
* Demonstrated experience in a GDP Compliant environment.
* Proven ability working cross functionally, delivering technical solutions and implementing improvements.
* Solid leadership skillset and experience working in a team environment, embracing an interdependent working culture that delivers results.
* Technical report writing and communication/presentation skills.
* Data driven decision maker.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-moving environment.