Our client is a leading medical device company recruiting for a Project Manager to join their site in Galway. The Project Manager will play an integral part in leading projects within a division. The scope of projects includes all product support activities from initial launch to product end of life across business units and manufacturing sites. Project size ranges from small one‑off tasks to large process improvement, design change, design transfers, line extension and project/corporate initiatives driving global productivity. You will work directly with supporting cross‑functions across business units and manufacturing sites. Cross‑functional teams include Research & Development, Design Assurance, Packaging, Regulatory, Process Development, Operations, Supplier Engineering/Quality, Supply Chain and Clinical.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead cross‑functional teams and manage multiple projects from small to large scope, including schedule, scope, costs and resources.
* Develop and implement overall project plan, including cost, schedule, risk and performance and monitor progress against business key objectives and goals.
* Identify prioritization and resources needs for assigned projects and activities with supporting cross‑functions.
* Identify, communicate and manage technical challenges and business risks.
* Drive and influence results by acting with speed, agility and adaptability, assigning clear authority and accountability while integrating and aligning efforts across manufacturing sites and cross‑functions.
* Provide structured thinking to project team on overall approach and delegate as appropriate.
* Direct and train key project management processes.
* Lead the team in appropriate decision making through strong judgment and the ability to analyze options and implications.
* Investigate and develop approach/solution to address technical problems with project teams.
* Direct control over activities and budget of one or more functional areas, divisions, product groups, projects/programs and/or operations.
* Provide timely communication on project progress updates to all relevant cross‑functions and levels within the organization, including presentations to senior leadership.
* Responsible for team and cross‑functional level communications.
* Responsible for elevating critical business decisions to the appropriate management boards and/or functional managers.
* Liaison between the team and the Business Planning Team/Franchise Leadership Team (BPT/FLT), as required.
* Provide input to cross‑functional Managers/Directors on team and team member performance.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with functional heads to drive success of project team members and overall team member contributions.
* Develop cohesive and collaborative cross‑functional teams throughout project lifecycle phases.
* Provide input to the technical approach on product design and process changes.
* Provide input on compliance update/changes on processes and/or systems.
* Identify, communicate, and manage project risk.
* Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures (i.e. federal/country and regulatory requirements).
* Maintain PLCP lifecycle knowledge to deliver and maintain high quality and high impact deliverables.
* Knowledge of quality system use for the creation and continued compliance of products.
* Actively review policy and practice improvements to drive functional excellence.
* Influence cross‑functional systems effectiveness.
* Manage financial aspects, including budget, forecast and strategic plan input and preparation.
Education and Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering or Project Management.
* 4‑8 years of relevant experience.
* Experience leading small and large cross‑functional project teams.
* Willingness and ability to travel internationally if required.
* Works under minimal supervision.
* PMP certification preferred.
* Previous sustaining experience and/or knowledge.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and work together with cross‑functional, multi‑site sites.
* Strong organization, execution and communication skills.
* Comfortable presenting to all levels of the organization as well as external customers.
* Problem‑solving technical expertise.
For further information on this PM job in Galway please contact Róisín Vaughan on 086 440 3742 / consult@hero.ie.
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