Ascend PM are hiring a Senior Project Manager to join our clients team, a multinational biopharmaceutical company based in Dublin. This is a great Contract opportunity to join a growing team. Initially 12 Month Contract with view to extend. Contact or email CV to clairebrogan@ascendpm.ie to find out more.
Overview:
The Senior Project Manager will lead project teams and interact across functional and site department groups to achieve project objectives. These capital projects could include new builds, facilities/utilities system and/or equipment lifecycle replacements, upgrades, manufacturing improvements and changes to support New Product Introductions. The candidate will lead all aspects of their project(s): Safety, planning, cost, schedule, risk, communications, resources, team dynamics and performance, implementation, monitoring, completion and follow-up.
Key Responsibilities:
• Project management and delivery of projects including project planning/scoping and execution, prioritization, resources management, status management and external communication through the Engineering Project Delivery Process.
• 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 (with the aid of an A&E firm where required).
• 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. The Project Manager will be responsible for their portfolio of projects from concept, through design, construction, commissioning and operation
• 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. Ensure projects are designed with superior levels of environmental control, health and safety built in.
• Supervise contingent workers as needed. These workers include construction managers and all general craft labour and A&E firm personnel
• Support team members in the management of third party contractors and outsourced partners to ensure the optimal delivery of portfolio against safety, cost, quality and schedule objectives
• Works with Project Controls to manage and report on the Capital Budget for the assigned project.
• Present projects to senior leadership at governing bodies for updates and approvals
• Limited travel may be required to support execution of projects
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 technical 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