Senior Project Manager - Biotech Capital Projects

Senior Project Manager - Biotech Capital Projects - Dun Laoghaire, Dublin

Office / Project Location : Dun Laoghaire, Dublin

Employment Type :  Contract

Work Location :    Site Based

Pay :  €60 - €68 per hour

Experience :  5+ years

Visa :  EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our client is a leading international Biotechnology company with a state of the art aseptic manufacturing facility in Dun Laoghaire, South Dublin.

The plant is one of the most dynamic in Ireland and is currently undergoing rapid expansion and capital investment.

This is an excellent opportunity to get experience into Ireland's leading aseptic manufacturing plant.

This is a Senior Project Manager position.

The candidate would be responsible for scoping, managing and delivering projects up to €10m in value.

You would be expected to run the projects with some strategic guidance from their manager / peers but have the ability to work independently for the most part.

It is very important that you have experience running projects – that could be either for another pharmaceutical company (or similar), a design house or a contractor.

You 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.

Construction and / or process equipment specification / qualification experience would be very beneficial.

It is critical for this individual to understand that Safety, Quality and Compliance are our highest priorities in how we manage and perform our work.

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

With minimal guidance, 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.

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, both inside and outside company 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

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Relevant Experience

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

Package

Contract role - Hourly rate €60 - €68 per hour

Minimum 12 month contract with the possibility of an extension.

Limited travel may be required to support execution of projects