Project Manager

Global Biotechnology company, based in south Dublin, Ireland - looking for Project Manager.

The Project Manager will lead project teams and interact across functional and site department groups to achieve project objectives.

The candidate would be expected to run the projects with some strategic guidance from their manager/peers but can work independently for the most part. It is very important that the candidate has experience running projects - that could be either for another pharmaceutical company (or similar), a design house or a contractor.

They will be leading a multi-departmental team to execute the project, so will need the soft skills to manage people, particularly when they are not direct reports.

The role:

• Project management and execution of projects including project planning/scoping and execution, prioritization, resources management, status management and external communication.?
• Working with various stakeholders, both inside and outside client 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 if required).
• Implement and maintain quality control processes to ensure that installations and deliverables meet industry standards and client expectations.
• 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?

Have you:

• 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 skill-set and experience working in a team environment, embracing an?interdependent working culture that delivers results?
• Technical report writing and communication/presentation skills.

The successful candidate must have eligible working VISA in Ireland or European Union (EU) passport.

Berkley Life Science & Engineering is a specialist consultancy, recruiting professionals for organizations throughout Ireland, UK & Europe; for more information go to www.berkley-group.com

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further or to discuss your career options in confidence, please telephone Aleksas Kremenskas at +353 (0) 87 2727949 or send your profile to [email protected]