Project Manager

I am partnering with a leading global company in the medical device industry to find a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to join their team based here in Galway.

Responsibilities:

* Leads and manages the development and implementation process of company's products, processes and services involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of existing products / services.
* Champions and leads significant and complex new product development, post commercialisation and continuous improvement initiatives; may be responsible for managing a high priority projects
* Lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects from small to large scope, including Schedule, Scope, Costs and Resources.
* Required to travel internationally estimate 50% of time.

Project/Program Management:

* Develops and implements overall project plan, including cost, schedule, risk and performance and monitors progress against business key objectives and goals.
* Identify prioritization and resources required for assigned projects and activities with supporting cross-functions.
* Identify, communicate and manage technical challenges and business risks.
* Drive and influence results by acting with speed, agility and adaptability, assigning clear authority and accountability while integrating and aligning efforts across functional areas, business units, and/or geographies in order to achieve goals.
* Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. compliance with FDA, DEKRA regulations, etc.).
* Provides structured thinking to project team on overall approach and delegates as appropriate.
* Leads the team in appropriate decision-making through strong judgment and the ability to analyze options and implications.
* Investigate and develop approach/solution to address technical problems with project teams.
* Provide timely communication on project progress updates to all relevant cross-functions and levels within the organization, including presentations to senior leadership.

Requirements:

* Min. HETAC level 8 in Engineering: electrical, mechanical, industrial, software, manufacturing; and a Masters in Project Management would be preferred.
* 4+ years of project management experience
* Experience with development of medical devices a plus.
* Strong experience in project managing significant new product activities that require collaboration with Divisional R&D, Program Management, Regulatory Affairs, Design Assurance, Process Development, Sustaining Engineering and Operations.
* Proven leadership skills in change management and project management
* Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communications to project team and all stakeholders
* Must be strong in people management and team building.
* Must be proficient with MS Project.
* Portuguese language skills will be an advantage.
* You may be required to travel regularly to other sites up to 50% and length may vary depending on work content.

For more information and a confidential discussion on the role please contact me here or call me on 091 706 717