Project Manager Opportunity
* Hybrid Role - 2 to 3 days per week typically will be required onsite, however you must be available to be onsite as per project requirements and this may require more than 2 to 3 days per week at times.
* Contractor Opportunity in Dublin.
Role Brief:
The successful candidate will manage a large-scale project for an NNIT Ireland client focused on the decommissioning of a pharma packaging system. This project involves multiple lines and both line decommissioning and transfer activities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Identification of all key stakeholders for project success.
* Establishment of core project governance to maintain quality of project delivery.
* Management of project documentation and artifacts.
* Management of project life cycle documentation, including Risk Management, Risk Log, Business Impact Assessment, Project Schedule, Project Task List, Timeline, Communication Documentation etc.
* Procurement of hardware, services, and resources, as needed.
* Collaboration with application/system owners and architects for discovery and gap analysis.
* Development of test plans with stakeholders.
* Management of upgrades and adjustments to architecture and ancillary platforms.
* Management of training and testing.
* Management of cutovers planning and go-lives.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in managing end-to-end projects involving a range of automation systems and other integrated systems.
* Experience in managing cross-functional teams.
* Good understanding of industrial automation technologies such as PLC systems, SCADA, OPC, Continuous/Batch Historians and MES systems including network topology concepts.
* Scrum Master certification is a plus.
* Proficiency in project management methodologies including waterfall, critical path management, agile frameworks, and tools.
* Experience in drafting validation documents throughout the lifecycle, including installation/operational qualification and design specification creation and execution across multiple successful projects, of varying scope.
* Able to coordinate work with vendors and contractors during project conception and implementation stages.
* Experience in delivering large projects in complex GMP (Pharma, Life Sciences, Medical Devices) manufacturing environments is essential. Candidates without 2 or more years' experience in this sector and exposure to delivering at least 2 large-scale projects will not be considered.
* Complex project management experience in fast-paced environments.
Person Specifications:
* Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechatronics/Automation/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
* At least 5 years of experience in supporting and managing industrial automation and systems integration projects, with some experience gained in a GMP (Pharma, Life Sciences, Medical Devices) environment.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills that inspire others, with experience in leading cross-functional teams on complex technical challenges.
* An agile mindset and the ability to adapt to and manage change.
* Vendor management experience is essential for the role.
* PMP / Prince / PgmP Certification is advantageous for the role.
* Knowledge of Agile Frameworks is a definite requirement.
* Able to relocate within 1 to 2 months maximum as you will be required to be onsite a number of days each week.
Opportunity Brief:
This is an excellent opportunity to work with clients who are global leaders in their field, helping to develop and improve upon industry-leading technology solutions. NNIT Ireland offers a supportive environment committed to employee development and wellness, along with a competitive and rounded compensation package, which rewards high performers.
About NNIT Ireland:
NNIT Ireland are experts in the area of Equipment System Integration and System Support. We specialise in assisting our customers, including many of the world's top multinational companies in the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors, achieve their Six Sigma and OEE targets. Over the past 20 years we have grown our business from a Sligo based enterprise into an international business with additional offices in Galway, Limerick, Leinster and Florida USA. We pride ourselves on our expertise in industrial IT integration and regulatory compliance in support of global end users, OEM's and Technology providers.