PurposeThe Project Manager for the Quality Control (QC) department is a key role responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering QC projects and non-routine activities. The role applies project management best practices to ensure optimal execution of programs while driving continuous improvement. Approximately 30% of the role focuses on metrics reporting to provide visibility into QC business processes and support data-driven decision making.ResponsibilitiesProject & Portfolio Management* Support portfolio management of key capital projects within the QC organisation, including prioritisation, resourcing, status management, and stakeholder communication.* Plan and manage projects for the introduction of new QC equipment, from procurement through validation and approval for use.* Manage complex, cross-functional, or site-wide QC projects and initiatives.* Align project goals with stakeholders, customers, and management.* Define and control project scope, ensuring alignment throughout the project lifecycle.* Develop and maintain robust project plans covering scope, quality, cost, schedule, resources, and responsibilities.* Communicate effectively with all project stakeholders.* Proactively manage risks, issues, and change control activities.* Motivate and support project team members, fostering teamwork through Operational Excellence principles.* Track, plan, forecast, and resource QC projects and non-routine activities, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.Metrics, Reporting & Digital Analytics (≈30%)* Analyse and report QC business process Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to provide visibility into operational performance and capacity.* Generate and maintain GMP-compliant reports for analytical method trending across multiple QC testing platforms.* Provide trend analysis, insights, and recommendations to identify risks, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.* Develop and continuously improve dashboards and metrics to support QC leadership decision making.* Partner with QC, Digital, IT, and Business Excellence teams to implement and enhance digital analytics solutions.* Support automation and digitalisation of reporting processes while ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance.* Present metrics and insights clearly to diverse stakeholder groups.Requirements* Third-level qualification in a science-related discipline with 2-5 years' experience in a Quality Control laboratory.* Experience managing, lab equipment introduction and validation* Familiarity with laboratory operational systems such as LIMS and LMES.* Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.* Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving capability.* Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics to diverse audiences.* High level of self-motivation and ability to work effectively within lab-based and cross-functional teams.Advantageous* Certifications PMP / PRINCE2 / Lean Six Sigma* Experience with data visualisation tools such as Spotfire, Power BI, or Tableau.* Experience with advanced statistical or analytical techniques* Experience applying digital or data-driven solutions in a GMP-regulated environment.Additional Requirements* Experience working in matrix organisations where resources are not under direct control.* Experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or supply chain environment.