PurposeThis role is part of our clients Project Portfolio Management Group to provide oversight and deliver projects for the site. The role of contract Project Manager will lead cross-functional teams in the introduction and business integration for a range of projects.ResponsibilitiesProject Manager responsibilities will include:Lead cross-functional, multi-site teams, in the introduction and business integration of projects.Translate customer needs into defined, approved project scope statementsWork with functional managers to quantify resource requirements.Establish detailed project plans and drive execution of project tasks in line with agreed scope, schedule, and cost.Run regular project meetings to lead and influence the project, adhere to scope, and ensure timely completion according to schedule.Establish and execute a communication plan for the project and facilitate information flow between stakeholders and sites.Drive project risk identification, analysis, response, and implement & monitor mitigations to minimise impact to the project or wider business.Facilitate cost estimation to determine project budget and drive adherence to budget and forecast submissionProject Stakeholder Management to analyze stakeholder expectations and their impact on the project, and to develop appropriate management strategies for effectively engaging stakeholders in project decisions and execution.The project manager is responsible for some project GMP documents in line with Waterford site procedures; therefore, training to Waterford GMP systems is required.Qualification/ExperienceExperience in biopharma industry, in a project leadership roleDegree in Science, Engineering or equivalentDemonstrated experience in project/program management in drug substance or drug productProject Management certification, PMI, etcWorking knowledge of cGMP's, GLP etc