Project Manager, PMO

Job Description

A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join the PMO (Project Management Office) of our Biotech Dublin site. The role is of key importance to the PMO and risk management team at our facility.

As part of our company’s manufacturing network, the Biotech Dublin team manufacture, test and release critical biologics products used globally in lifesaving medicines. To support excellence in project delivery, the site is supported by a local PMO (Project Management Office) team responsible for both leading and governing cross-functional projects on site.

The Project Manager, PMO will become a key member of the local PMO team and provide on-site support for both the utilisation and development of project management and risk management processes on site.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

• Project management of selected projects within the site’s project portfolio, potential projects could include process improvement, new system delivery and NPI (New Product Introduction) projects
• Lead / Support rapid improvement projects through the application of the most appropriate project execution methodology for the given business challenge (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, etc)
• Work with project sponsors at initiation to ensure the project scope is fully defined and understood
• Lead project management best practice by partnering with cross functional teams to ensure project execution is to plan
• Resolve issues and escalate risks in a timely fashion to the relevant on-site and above-site stakeholders
• Lead / Support monthly governance cycles including preparation of presentation material and chairing of site Portfolio Governance and Risk Council meetings
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of standardised and robust project management and risk management processes on site
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of portfolio governance on site and benchmark against global best practices across all industries
• Provide teaching and coaching to effectively transfer project management skills into the organization for the development of Project Leads on site

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• Required experience:
  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Science or related field
  • Project management qualifications (e.g. PMP certification) desirable
  • 8 years industry experience with at least 4 of those years working in a project management role
  • Experienced in the application of project execution methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, etc.)
  • Proficiency in the use of project management tools / software
  • Experienced in leading cross functional project teams
  • Experience in a Vaccines, Biologics or Sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
  • Experience in operational excellence methodologies (Kaizen, Scientific Problem Solving, Value Stream Mapping, etc.)

• Required skills:
  • Highly motivated, self-starter with the ability to work across all levels and functions to deliver on business priorities
  • Ability to set clear objectives, overcome obstacles and be accountable for achieving results
  • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Superior organizational and planning skills
  • Ability to lead and coach team members to achieve an overall business challenge
  • Strong influencing skills

We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.

Required Skills:

Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Influencing Skills, Operational Excellence (OpEx), Portfolio Governance, Problem Resolution, Project Management Execution, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

Preferred Skills:

Agile Project Management, Kaizen Methodology, Scrum Methodology, Waterfall Model

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Regular

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Job Posting End Date:

09/8/2026

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