Role Purpose:
* A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced PMO Lead to join our client's new manufacturing site in Co. Kilkenny.
* In this role you will drive program delivery in line with the organization's project management methodology.
* You will be responsible for leading key elements of the Lib3rty program and acting as the program voice for your given workstream.
* You will also take ownership of the successful implementation of a set of projects that collectively can comprise a program.
* It will be a very big plus if you can bring experience in developing projects or sites from square one.
* The role requires strong leadership.
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
* Lead the project management activities for a given workstream/manufacturing line.
* Leading collaboration efforts across key stakeholders to ensure project risks are clearly understood & communicated in a timely manner.
* Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues to senior stakeholders.
* Facilitate project governance meetings and ensure compliance with PMO standards
* Driving task & deliverable adherence to established schedule through the daily & weekly Tier meetings
* Oversee the full lifecycle of NPI projects, from feasibility and design through development, validation, and launch.
* Developing project plans (incl. scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation) & challenging existing program schedules.
* Build an in depth understanding of your given workstream to drive valuable input to team discussion
* Lead problem solving workshops to identify program gaps
* Identify and resolve operational problems to mitigate schedule impact
* Evaluate and authorize changes that significantly impact the scope, budget, or timeline of the program.
Education & Qualifications Required:
* Minimum Level 7 Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Science or related discipline.
* A minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role is required.
* Certification in PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile methodologies.
* Experience in change management and business transformation project
* Familiarity with stage-gate or phase-gate NPI frameworks.
* Experience with portfolio and resource management tools.
* Project Management experience (PMP/Prince 2/IPM certification or similar is desired)
* Ideally, experience leading large capital projects at medical device manufacturing sites
* Understanding of project lifecycle & how to manage the transition of projects from concept to planning & execution at site level
* Advanced MS project & MS Excel experience
* Experience with Manufacturing & Quality documentation.
* Strong communication and influencing skills.
* Strong problem-solving skills – ideally evidenced through leadership of workshop style sessions
* Solid Presentation skills.
* Ability to work cross functionally and collaborate.
* Influencing without authority
* People management experience is desirable but not required