Summary: Our client, a pharmaceutical manufacturing company located in North Wicklow, is seeking a Project Manager to support packaging equipment upgrades, asset care initiatives and new product introduction activities within a pharmaceutical packaging environment.
The role includes leading full lifecycle delivery of packaging-related capital projects and ensuring compliance with GMP, engineering and safety standards.
Responsibilities: Manage all phases of packaging equipment projects, including concept development, basic and detailed design, procurement, installation, commissioning and qualification.
Deliver high-speed packaging line upgrades, format part changes and general asset care improvements.
Ensure adherence to project scope, schedule and budget while maintaining compliance with GMP, engineering and safety requirements.
Coordinate the activities of internal stakeholders and external suppliers across packaging, engineering, quality and operations.
Prepare and maintain project documentation including project plans, technical specifications, risk assessments and status reports.
Lead risk management activities and facilitate issue resolution across project teams.
Support capital approval processes and development of project justification packages.
Oversee CQV activities and ensure readiness for operational handover and training.
Ensure compliance with site quality systems, procurement governance and safety procedures.
Qualifications & Experience: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Science or a related technical field.
Minimum 10 years experience managing packaging or equipment-related capital projects in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Experience delivering full lifecycle equipment projects up to approximately €3M.
Strong knowledge of packaging processes, automation interfaces and equipment design documentation.
Experience working with equipment vendors and contract engineers.
Proficiency in project planning, scheduling and cost control.
Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills.
Project management certification (PMP/IPMA) is an advantage.