Role Summary:
* A new vacancy has arisen for a Project Engineer/Manager role with background in delivering end-to-end projects in Pharmaceutical packaging to join our client based in Co. Wicklow.
* Leads and executes medium and large sized capital projects according to company requirements for project management fulfilling all capital, quality, and compliance requirements.
* Area of projects implementation: Asset care, equipment upgrades, new product introduction (NPI)
* Upgrades to high speed Blisterline equipment (Uhlmann)
* New product introductions in the packaging environment, format parts procurement & CQV
* General asset care equipment upgrades in all areas of packaging
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
* Uses project management methodologies and skills to manage capital projects of varying complexity across organizational boundaries and is responsible for their successful delivery.
* Ensure projects are conducted at the highest quality, within time and budget, and that the risk level is managed per GMS procedures and stakeholder expectations.
* Coordinate and supervise project execution related activities through the full lifecyale, from initiation to close out (hand-over).
* Lead a cross functional team of internal and external specialists.
* Responsible for meeting project scope requirements, schedule requirements, and costs.
* Ensure compatibility and consistency with existing organization and industry standards (PMM, cGMP, GEP, etc.)
* Coordinates all stakeholders, facilitates problem solving sessions and/or other planning sessions, and makes adjustments in project in alignemnt with overall business strategy.
* Responsible for the adequate utilization of all quality systems as defined by Procedures within the projects organization.
* Ensures appropriate safety measures are taken to prevent injuries and minimize safety risks. Takes a proactive approach to safety.
* Ensures readiness for inspections together with quality organizations.
* Ensures compliance with rules and regulations of procurement and accounting.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or other technical field (engineering degree preferred)
* Minimum 7 years experience in running/managing projects/programs through full lifecycle
* Experience in a large company environment
* Experience in working and communicating globally
* Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry
* Hands on attitude. Role will involve installation activities on the shop floor
* Management of contractors & suppliers for site works
* Strong financial and business accumen
* High leadership skillset
* High strategic thinking
* High facilitation and presentation skillset
* High stakeholder management skillset
* Knowledge of scheduling and cost estimation/controlling
* Anticipates and resolves conflict situations
* Capability of analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thought and experience
* Team based player
* High Quality & EHS awareness
* Risk focused
* Certified PM according by IPMA or PMI is a plus