We are recruiting on behalf of a leading biopharmaceutical company for an Junior Project Manager/Project Engineer to join their team in Dublin 15 on a contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to support the management and execution of a diverse mix of capital and expense projects across Process, Utilities, and Automation/IT systems.
You’ll work closely with Senior Project Managers and stakeholders across the business, ensuring delivery of projects from initiation to closeout – with a strong focus on safety, schedule, budget, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage or support the delivery of multiple concurrent projects across manufacturing and utilities
* Lead or contribute to project scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and cost control
* Ensure projects comply with engineering best practices, internal procedures, and regulatory requirements
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, QA, EHS, Procurement, and Operations
* Develop business cases, project charters, and execution plans
* Coordinate contractor and vendor activities, ensuring adherence to project milestones and deliverables
* Oversee procurement specifications, equipment selection, and installation
* Lead commissioning and start-up activities for new systems and equipment
* Support validation efforts in collaboration with quality and engineering functions
* Apply risk management principles to anticipate, assess, and mitigate project risks
* Ensure proper documentation and close-out of projects in line with stage-gate processes
* Utilize project management tools (e.g., MS Project, SAP) for tracking and reporting on project performance
* Champion innovation and value engineering to optimize design, cost, and functionality
* Communicate project progress, risks, and results to senior management and stakeholders
Qualifications:
* Degree in Engineering (or equivalent)
* 3+ years of project engineering/management experience in a pharmaceutical setting
* Proven ability to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget
* Strong understanding of project lifecycle and stage-gate methodologies
* Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills
* Proficiency in MS Office; SAP experience a plus
* Experience in biologics manufacturing is an advantage
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