Contract Length:
12–24 Months
Start:
Early 2026
Location:
Ireland (site-based / hybrid)
Industry:
Pharma Manufacturing
Engagement:
Contract
Overview
A long-term, contract opportunity is available for a
senior Capital Project Manager
to lead the delivery of
automation-focused capital projects
within a
highly regulated manufacturing environment
.
This is a
hands-on delivery role
with full responsibility for managing automation upgrades across existing production assets and site-wide systems as part of a multi-year capital investment programme.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead
medium to large-scale capital projects
from
concept through commissioning and handover
* Take full ownership of
scope, schedule, cost, and risk
* Deliver projects involving
automation systems, OT/IT integration, data transfer, and site monitoring platforms
* Manage
system integrators, equipment vendors, and installation contractors
* Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across
engineering, quality, operations, and IT
* Ensure full compliance with
GMP, GEP, data integrity, and EHS requirements
* Drive
change control, validation alignment, and inspection readiness
* Maintain strong
on-site leadership during installation and commissioning phases
* Ensure projects are delivered
on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
Technical Project Scope (Typical Examples)
* Upgrade of
legacy automation systems
on core manufacturing equipment
* Controls upgrades on
process, packaging, and inspection systems
* Modernisation or virtualisation of
facility and environmental monitoring systems
* Integration of
OT and IT networks
* Asset life extension
projects on existing equipment
Required Experience
* 10+ years' experience delivering
capital projects through the full lifecycle
* Strong background in
automation-focused project delivery
within
regulated manufacturing
* Proven experience leading
PLC/SCADA and control system upgrades
* Solid understanding of
GMP, validation principles, and data integrity
* Experience managing
contractors, system integrators, and suppliers
* Comfortable supervising
on-site installation activities
* Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills
* Able to operate independently in a
fast-paced project environment
Desirable
* Degree in Engineering or other technical discipline
* Project Management certification (PMI, IPMA, PRINCE2 or equivalent)
* Previous experience delivering
brownfield automation upgrades
Contract Snapshot
* Long-term programme (12–24 months)
* Strong contractor rate available
* End-to-end ownership of automation projects
* High-impact role within a major capital investment programme
* Potential for follow-on project work