Project Manager New

SK biotek Ireland in partnership with CPL are seeking to recruit a Project Manager on a 12 month contract to join the Engineering Department, reporting to the Engineering Programme Manager.

Further information on SK pharmteco can be found at https://vimeo.com/skpharmteco.

The role will involve managing a number of site based capital projects involving design, construction, commissioning and handover. The role will primarily involve conceptual and detailed design support and co-ordination, project budget and schedule management, project resource and contractor management, equipment procurement, interfacing with Maintenance, EHS, Quality and Operations Depts.

Responsibilities will include:

• Manage all phases of capital projects from concept through to implementation and close-out. Manage design, construction, commissioning and qualification, project schedule and cost.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and performance in the implementation of capital projects.
• Ensure successful delivery of projects which meet business needs. Deliver cost effective projects in line with our project management procedures and best practices.
• Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Identify effective & innovative engineering design solutions which meet project client / end user requirements.
• Plan and lead the delivery of projects which meet all regulatory requirements including safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Ensure that equipment qualification activities are completed in line with local procedures, cGMP and best practices.
• Develop and improve new and existing standards within the engineering department improving the service offered to clients/end-users
• Generate and manage project schedules to plan and track project activities over the life-cycle of the project
• Manage project risk registers with appropriate monitoring and tracking of mitigation actions agreed
• Manage multi discipline project stakeholder input as required for successful project delivery

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Candidates should hold at minimum a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Process) and at least 5 years capital project management experience in the Pharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with demonstrated capability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organisation is required.
• Ideally experience at an API manufacturing site (e.g. experience with piping systems, drying systems, HVAC, utilities, reactors, centrifuges, vacuum, heat/cooling systems etc)