Senior Specialist, Project Manager - Dundalk

Job Description

A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join the PMO (Project Management Office/Centre of Excellence) in Dundalk. This is a key role in supporting excellence in project delivery and is part of a small local PMO (Project Management Office) team responsible for both leading and governing cross functional projects on site.

Position Responsibilities

• Project management of selected projects within the site’s project portfolio, potential projects could include process improvement, new system delivery and NPI (New Product Introduction) projects in our Drug Product specialism.
• Lead / Support rapid improvement projects through the application of the most appropriate project execution methodology for the given business challenge (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, etc).
• Work with project sponsors at initiation to ensure the project scope is fully defined and understood.
• Lead project management best practice by partnering with cross functional teams to ensure adequate project planning and on-time execution
• Resolve issues and escalate risks in a timely fashion to the relevant on-site and above-site stakeholders.
• Governance of the site's project portfolio, ensuring that all projects follow business process and receive the required level of support for successful delivery.
• "Managing the site risk portfolio, collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure adequate mitigation against risks throughout their lifespan.
  
  

Experience & Qualifications

Required Experience & Qualifications

• A minimum of 6+ years industry experience with at least 4 of those years in managing project
• Experienced in the application of project execution methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum etc).
• Proficiency in the use of project management tools / software e.g. MS Project, Smartsheets, etc.
• Experienced in leading cross functional matrix orientated project.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Science or related field
• Pharmaceutical industry experience.
  
  

Desirable Experience & Qualification

• Experience in a Vaccines, Biologics or Sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Project management qualifications (e.g. PMP certification)
  
  

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As a company, we are committed to keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

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Employee Status

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

Valid Driving License:

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills

Job Posting End Date:

06/30/2025

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Requisition ID:R344653