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The Role
BMS Cruiserath Biologics seeks a Senior Manager Projects Programme Management. Reporting to the Associate Director of Engineering, the Project Programme Manager (PPM) will lead a portfolio of projects with a focus on Safety and GMP compliance across our BMS Ireland site.
Key Duties And Responsibilities
Accountable for managing a team of Project Managers to deliver a portfolio of onsite projects.
Accountable for strict adherence to BMS project stage‑gate principles.
Accountable for meeting key deliverables for safety, financial, schedule and scope management.
Accountable for ensuring projects comply with good engineering practices, company policies, regulations and codes.
Liaise with Global Engineering/Global EHS/Global Procurement to align and support project deliverables.
Apply recognised project management techniques and principles in the BMS Engineering Stage Gate process.
Develop concept and business case in collaboration with project sponsor and end user.
Develop capital budgets, obtain approvals, negotiate with contractors and suppliers, maintain cash‑flow projections, and manage lifecycle costs.
Design solutions in compliance with local/corporate safety standards, legislation, and regulatory requirements.
Plan and schedule using tools, coordinate parallel activities, and manage external factors such as inspections.
Use value engineering and constructability reviews to minimise capital expenditures and maximise functional value.
Identify and categorise project risks, generate action plans, and mitigate impacts on scope, budget and schedule.
Generate and deliver a detailed project execution plan covering all project aspects.
Generate equipment and instrumentation procurement specifications; collaborate with Procurement to follow policies and procedures.
Seek innovative approaches using operational excellence tools to improve design, function and construction.
Coordinate construction, start‑up, and commissioning of all project equipment and systems.
Coordinate engineering support of validation activities for equipment and systems.
Complete Project Close‑out as per Stage Gate process.
Qualifications, Knowledge And Skills Required
An honours degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Process Engineering and relevant pharmaceutical industry experience.
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Project Management, ideally on a Manufacturing Site.
Managed at least one project >$5 MM through an Engineering Stage Gate Process.
Demonstrable experience managing a diverse team of engineering professionals/contractors to deliver projects on time, within budget and safely.
Solid background in planning and managing engineering projects with on‑time performance records.
Experience managing overall financial performance (cash flow, lifecycle costs, business opportunities and risks).
Familiar with project lifecycle stage‑gate process.
Demonstrated understanding of project management processes—including programming, scope development, design development, implementation and close‑out.
Experience dealing with outside regulators, local planning boards and construction inspectors.
Background leading multi‑discipline cross‑functional teams.
Experience designing complex projects within the pharmaceutical industry; safe operation and environment design.
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence others.
Experience using SAP and budgeting tools.
Professional certifications: PMP® or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
Biologic Manufacturing site experience.
Why you should apply
Help patients fight serious diseases.
Work for a company that values excellence, innovation, diversity, and leadership development.
Competitive salary, annual bonus, pension contribution, family medical allowance, 27 days annual leave, life assurance and on‑site gym.
On‑site Protocol
Occupancy structure determines work location: site‑essential, site‑by‑design, field‑based, and remote‑by‑design. Roles requiring 100 % onsite shifts, hybrid models with ≥50 % onsite, or travel for in‑person meetings are classified accordingly.
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