Summary:
Our client, a biopharmaceutical company located in Dublin, is seeking a
Project Manager (PMO)
to join their team. The successful candidate will be supporting excellence in project delivery and is part of a small local PMO (Project Management Office) team responsible for both leading and governing cross-functional projects on site.
Responsibilities:
* Project management of selected projects within the site's project portfolio, including process improvement, new system delivery, and NPI (New Product Introduction) projects.
* Lead and support rapid improvement projects through the application of the most appropriate project execution methodology (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, etc).
* Work with project sponsors at initiation to ensure the project scope is fully defined and understood.
* Lead project management best practices by partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure adequate project planning and on-time execution.
* Resolve issues and escalate risks in a timely fashion to the relevant on-site and above-site stakeholders.
* Governance of the site's project portfolio, ensuring that all projects follow business processes and receive the required level of support for successful delivery.
* Manage the site risk portfolio, collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure adequate mitigation against risks throughout their lifecycle.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Science, or related field.
* Project management qualifications (e.g., PMP certification) preferred.
* Minimum of 6+ years industry experience with at least 4 years managing projects.
* Experienced in the application of project execution methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, etc).
* Proficiency in the use of project management tools/software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheets).
* Experienced in leading cross-functional, matrix-oriented projects.
* Experience in a Vaccines, Biologics, or Sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.