Project Lead - Manufacturing and Capital Projects

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a newly launched, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility during an extensive growth phase. The position allows you to play a vital role in establishing and enhancing operations from inception, focusing on leading significant projects within a tightly regulated, high-stakes production setting. This appointment is initially for a six-month subcontracting contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee project management efforts across designated manufacturing lines or workstreams.
• Drive execution of programs applying structured project management methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to identify, communicate, and mitigate associated risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project plans, detailing scope, schedules, key milestones, and resource distribution.
• Regularly track schedule compliance via daily and weekly operational review meetings.
• Facilitate problem-solving workshops to address and remove operational obstacles that impact delivery timelines.
• Question and improve existing schedules and execution approaches.
• Maintain transparency through effective oversight, reporting, and governance mechanisms.
• Assess and authorize modifications affecting project scope, budgets, delivery timelines, or strategies.
• Assist in transitioning projects seamlessly from initial concepts to execution and operational readiness phases.

Required Experience and Skills

• 3 to over 5 years of leadership experience in project or program management within manufacturing, engineering, or regulated sectors.
• Preferably experienced in managing large-scale capital or manufacturing projects.
• Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end project lifecycles and on-site execution.
• Strong ability to manage stakeholders and foster cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated influence without direct authoritative power.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and quality control documentation standards.
• Highly skilled in conducting workshops, solving complex problems, and delivering presentations.
• Proficient with advanced Microsoft Project and Excel functionalities.
• Experience in people management is a plus but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Science, or a related discipline.
• Project management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, IPM, or equivalents are preferred.

Preferred Background

• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other strictly regulated manufacturing industries.
• Involvement with greenfield manufacturing site establishment or expansion projects.
• Exposure to operational readiness, commissioning, or manufacturing ramp-up activities.

Additional Information

This role reports on-site in Kilkenny, Ireland. For a confidential conversation regarding this role, candidates are encouraged to contact the recruiting consultant directly by phone.