Project Lead - Manufacturing/Capital Projects

Role overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new, advanced manufacturing facility at a pivotal stage of expansion and scale-up. The position gives you the chance to help establish and shape operations from the outset while leading important projects in a tightly regulated, high-impact production setting.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee project delivery across assigned manufacturing lines or workstreams.
• Run programme execution using structured project management methods and governance controls.
• Bring together stakeholders from different functions to surface, communicate, and reduce risks.
• Create and maintain project plans covering scope, timelines, milestones, and resourcing.
• Track schedule performance through daily and weekly operational review sessions.
• Facilitate problem-solving sessions and remove operational obstacles that affect delivery.
• Review current schedules and execution approaches and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain clear visibility through strong reporting, tracking, and governance practices.
• Assess and sign off on changes that affect scope, budget, timelines, or delivery approach.
• Help move projects from concept and planning into execution and operational readiness.

Experience and skills required

• 3 to 5+ years of experience leading projects or programmes in manufacturing, engineering, or regulated environments.
• Background in large capital projects or manufacturing project delivery is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of the full project lifecycle and on-site execution.
• Strong ability to manage stakeholders and work effectively across functions.
• Capability to influence outcomes without direct reporting authority.
• Experience handling manufacturing and quality documentation.
• Confident facilitation, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Project and Excel.
• People management experience is beneficial but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Science, or a similar discipline is required.
• Project management credentials such as PMP, PRINCE2, IPM, or an equivalent qualification are preferred.

Ideal background

• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated manufacturing settings.
• Exposure to greenfield site setup or expansion initiatives.
• Experience in operational readiness, commissioning, or manufacturing scale-up projects.

Additional information

This role is based in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland and is an onsite contract position. For a confidential conversation and further details about the opportunity, please contact Kevin Griffin at (021) 2427108.