Global Project Manager

Global Project Manager

About Your New Employer

A global medical device company in Galway is seeking a Global Project Manager to join a busy Supplier Management team on a permanent basis. There are hybrid working options available with this position.

Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

About Your New Job as a Global Project Manager:

• Drive cross-functional collaboration between the company and their suppliers, ensuring efficient communication and alignment of objectives.
• Lead NPD efforts, facilitating smooth transitions from development to production with a strong emphasis on operational efficiency.
• Manage site transfers and acquisition integrations, minimizing risks and ensuring business continuity.
• Develop and implement project plans, timelines, and risk management strategies to ensure successful project completion.
• Oversee product manufacturability and production transfers, leveraging best practices and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Identify and resolve potential challenges impacting quality, cost, or delivery through proactive engagement with stakeholders.
• Assign tasks within the project team, ensuring clear accountability and timely execution.
• Provide technical expertise to support supplier sustaining initiatives, including Change Notifications.
• Present project updates and key insights to senior management and stakeholders.

What Skills You Need:

• 7+ years engineering experience (manufacturing, process development or related) with 3+ years in project management.
• Level 8 Bachelor’s degree required (240 credits), preferably in engineering.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time domestically and internationally
• Experience in working with external suppliers or as a supplier to large customers.
• Medical Device manufacturing experience strongly desired including familiarity with equipment qualification and process validation.
• Familiarity with identifying, driving, and implementing continuous improvement projects
• Experience in manufacturing production transfers.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and a deep understanding of internal SOPs is a plus
• PMP certification a plus.

Please Note:

You must have a valid working visa and permit for Ireland.