Senior Project Manager NPD - Galway *Permanent role with full benefits* The Senior Project Manager Global NPD is responsible for delivering multiple complex, crossdepartmental product development programs across all product categories, This includes those requiring vendor and contract management.
This role owns integrated project planning, cross-functional coordination, risk management, and milestone delivery from concept through global launch and post-launch stabilization.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Planning & Leadership Defining project scope, goals, and comprehensive roadmaps, translating organisational strategy into actionable project plans.
Mentoring project staff, directing teams, and fostering a collaborative environment to ensure project success.
Managing budgets, forecasting costs, and allocating resources effectively across multiple projects.
Communicating with senior executives and stakeholders, managing expectations, Lead execution of assigned product development projects from concept through commercialization Develop and maintain integrated master project plans covering technical, regulatory, quality, supply chain, and commercial activities Ensure adherence to agreed scope, timeline, and stage-gate milestones Coordinate cross-functional inputs and drive alignment across Engineering, Regulatory, Quality, Marketing, and Supply Chain Ensure programs remain aligned to business case and launch objectives Cross-Functional Accountability Escalate risks, delays, or resource constraints proactively Maintain clear visibility of critical path dependencies Coordinate regulatory submission timelines in alignment with development plans Ensure documentation readiness for stage-gate reviews Align development timelines with multi-market regulatory requirements Risk & Change Management Identify and mitigate program risks Manage scope changes, supplier-driven changes, and regulatory impacts Oversee post-launch design updates and sustaining projects as required Ensure structured change control coordination with Quality Launch Readiness & Transition Collaborate with global colleagues across multiple time zones, making reasonable accommodation for meetings that may occasionally take place during evening hours to support effective communication and teamwork.
April 2026 Stay informed on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes that impact NPD processes.
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or related field 8+ years experience managing multiple complex cross-functional product development programs Strong experience in regulated industries (medical device, supplements, cosmetics, or similar) a preference Expertise in Agile, Scrum, Waterfall methodologies Strong understanding of design control processes PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification preferred For more details please contact Gary Keane INDTRAC Skills: Manufacturing Engineer Production Engineer Process Engineer project management PMP medical devices NPI Benefits: Flexitime Paid Holidays Canteen Parking VHI Pension Bonus