Senior Engineering Project Manager

About the Opportunity

Position Title: Project Manager

Duration: 12 months

Location: Little Island, Cork, IRL

Department Name: Make Asset Management – Engineering Projects

Reports To: Engineering Manager / Principal Project Delivery Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of strategic Engineering projects on time, on budget & in accordance with all project & business Safety & Quality goals.
• Scope new projects, estimate costs, secure Capital approval & manage project budgets
• Accountable for project schedule, progress reporting & Risk Management
• Project Resource Management
• Update & influence management and project stakeholders as required
• Coordination of project interfaces with other projects and departments
• Coordination of and interfaces with third parties (suppliers, customers, service providers, etc.)
• Oversee Design, Construction and Commissioning and Qualification activities throughout project lifecycle
• Ensure completion of project documentation per GDP requirements
• Completion of projects in accordance with client Change Management Procedures
• Organization & coordination of project meetings and appointments
• Retrospective project performance review vs project goals and lessons learned
• Participate in and lead Cross-Functional teams as necessary
• Ensures that excellent interdepartmental relationships are maintained with all other Company depts
• Lead by example and strive to perform to high standards at all times

About You

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible and accountable for assuring the safe completion of job activities, following good environmental practices and procedures. Commit to and demonstrate safe behavior in every activity
• Perform all activities in compliance with corporate and cGMP/EHS regulatory requirements
• Compliance with Engineering and general site procedures at all times
• Completion of all documentation in compliance with site procedures and GDP
• Prioritize and schedule activities to support business needs
• Ensure that personal training requirements are completed in compliance with site procedures
• Support ongoing studies by Operations, Quality Validation, MSAT, Facilities and other support functions
• Support external site visits as required for project related activities
• Carry out routine and non-routine tasks delegated by the Manager according to appropriate procedures, values and standards

Eligibility

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

ESSENTIAL:

• Third level qualification in Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or Science
• At least 8 years experience in industry of which not less than 3 years in pharma/medical device industry & 3 years in a project management role
• Excellent communicator

DESIRABLE:

• Experience of delivering engineering projects within a GMP regulated environment
• API manufacturing experience
• Qualification in Project Management
• Experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience of SAP, LIM’s and/or other business systems
• 6-Sigma/Kepner-Tregoe or similar problem solving/decision making methodology training
• Experience of working within an Engineer team in a multinational corporate environment

Benefits

• Ability to operate as part of a team is critical
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Customer focus
• Innovative
• Mechanical/Technical aptitude
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Attention to detail
• Good problem-solving skills
• Results and performance driven
• Adaptable and flexible

About Company

SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS:

All employees are required to comply with the requirements of the company’s Environmental, Health & Safety Policy, Safety Statement, associated EHS Procedures, local legislation and duties outlined in the site EHS Manual

In line with the Safety Health & Welfare at Work Act, all employees are required to:

• Take reasonable care to protect his or her own and the safety of their colleagues who may be affected by their actions
• Compliance with EHS rules and procedures at all times
• Understand the potential EHS impact of their activities
• Attend and participate in EHS training as required
• Use PPE and safety equipment as required
• Report all incidents, accidents, and near miss events

IMPORTANT: This position description is a general guideline for colleagues, it does not purport to be an exhaustive list of all elements of the position. Management reserves the right to modify this position description at any time, or to vary the duties and responsibilities of the position to meet production, scheduling, or other business needs