Our client is a multinational biologics processing facility in south Dublin.
It’s a 12 month contractor assignment that will pay up to €63 per hour.
Job Description:
Overview:
Manages one or more high-level, complex non-technical projects within the constraints of scope, quality, time, and cost, to deliver specified requirements. Projects may be strategic in nature. Responsibilities may include resource allocation and all phases of development life cycle (i.e. feasibility study, requirements, analysis, ROI, business plan, design, testing, and implementation planning). Regularly interacts with management. Coordinates and directs the activities of project team members. May be responsible for cross-functional teams.
Ensures all project requirements and/or objectives are documented. May obtain and manage external resources required for project completion. Skills: expertise in running medium to large scale projects, excellent understanding of project management processes and procedures, experience with project management and analyst methodologies and best practices, strong analytical skills, business process development best practices, change management, strong MS Project, MS Word, Visio, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel skills, understanding of systems for sharing and collaboration, excellent communication skills to work with cross-program resources Apply the knowledge, skills, tools and techniques of project management / operational excellence to ensure optimal execution of programs/projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Provide support to Site in terms of training, facilitation and coaching of Operational Excellence. Expectations/scope/complexity Knowledge
In-depth disciplinary knowledge; leverages business acumen and subject matter expertise - Contributes to the development of new techniques and plans within area of expertise
In-depth understanding of company goals and competitor practices
Thorough understanding of company business priorities, strategy and direction
Employs project management techniques Problem Solving
Works on, and anticipates, abstract and complex problems requiring evaluation of intangible variables
Develops innovative and creative output based on interpretation and analysis; - Opportunity/risk analyses - Cost/benefit analyses - Pricing models
Integrates trends, data and information into plans, deliverables and recommendations (e.g. sales plans)
Develops methods and techniques based on project objectives Autonomy
Work is guided by business plans for the discipline. - Actively participates in setting function/department objectives to meet plans
Manages key projects or business processes. - Guides completion of major projects Contribution
Contributes to the function/department through responsibility for delivery of end results and contribution to planning for the department/unit
Uses strong relationships to identify requirements and potential opportunities
Provides thought leadership, guidance and advice in own field Works with resource managers from across the organisation to effectively obtain and allocate resources to complete programs and projects on time
Position Specific Tasks Business office/Strategy
May participate in the strategy development of the site Project Portfolio Management
Support portfolio management of the initiatives governed by the Project Review Meeting. This includes project prioritization, resources management, status management and external communication. Project
Management Manages complex (larger, interdisciplinary or site wide) projects/initiatives. This includes:
Arrange agreement among the project team, customers, and management on the goals of the project
Develop a plan that addresses quality, objective, scope, cost, schedule, resources and responsibilities - to organize the project, and measure progress against schedule and budget
Effectively communicate with everyone involved in the project
Have a controlled scope in place, that is understood by all stakeholders and maintained throughout completion of the project
Execute prudent risk and issue management. Have a controlled scope in place, that is understood by all stakeholders. Owns the change control if applicable.
Guide project champion and sponsor toward timely decisions that keep the project moving
Motivate, support and direct project team members, and inspire teamwork Operational Excellence
Supports the Site in terms of training, facilitation and coaching of Project Management and Operational
Excellence skills. Systems / Equipment: MS Office, MS Project, MS Visio, Change Control & Document
Management Systems Basic Qualifications The knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of this position are typically acquired through the following combination of education, experience and knowledge or the equivalent.
Minimum Requirements
• BSc or BEng degree (Engineering, Science or Economics
• Experience as Project manager in an International, Pharmaceutical or Supply Chain Environment
• Project management certification PMP, IPMA C, Prince 2 Practitioner
Contact Brian Christensen on 01 6854747 or submit your CV to brian.c@lifescience.ie for immediate consideration
If you would like further Information you can contact the recruiter directly:
Brian Christensen | Tel: +353 (0) 1 685 4747
