Project Manager - Operational Readiness

About the Role

PE Global is seeking a Project Manager for a prominent multinational biotechnology firm located in Dublin. This position is a 12-month contract role with hybrid working arrangements, requiring presence onsite at least three days a week.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational readiness efforts by coordinating cross-functional activities throughout key project milestones including FAT, SAT, FT, AVS, EMPQ, Media Fill, and PPQ.
• Maintain a comprehensive forward-planning view (12 to 18 months) to ensure seamless sequencing of equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and manufacturing readiness.
• Align readiness plans from Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Environmental Health & Safety teams into a unified, synchronized execution schedule.
• Provide timely visibility into project readiness status, identify risks, and escalate issues to uphold compliance, safety, and operational reliability.
• Implement standardized processes for readiness reviews, decision tracking, and action completion to ensure team alignment and accountability.
• Develop and enforce progress tracking systems to monitor milestone readiness, validate data accuracy, and maintain schedule adherence.
• Hold stakeholders accountable by identifying performance shortfalls and fostering resolution of bottlenecks and schedule conflicts.
• Generate data-driven reports to support regular update cycles and facilitate informed decision making.
• Proactively identify and escalate potential risks threatening critical milestones, working collaboratively to devise and monitor mitigation strategies.
• Serve as the central coordination point for schedule-related decisions ensuring all functions adhere to an integrated project plan.

Candidate Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (Level 8) in Science or Engineering.
• Experience in creating and maintaining dashboards and data visualizations.
• Proficient in MS Office and project management software tools.
• Solid understanding of project lifecycle phases such as commissioning and qualification.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of managing complex, cross-functional project dependencies.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A mindset adept at leveraging artificial intelligence techniques.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotech, or large-scale project environments is highly desirable.

Additional Information

The role requires a minimum onsite presence of three days per week in Dublin. Candidates must hold appropriate visas for employment in Ireland as visa sponsorship is not provided.