Project Manager

KPC International - Excellence from Concept to CompletionProject Manager – Hybrid KPC International began operations in 2001, our team of Engineers and Scientists have helped our clients achieve project success all over the world within the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical space.We specialise in Plant Facility Start-Up from Strategy and Planning to Execution, through to Operational Readiness. We are proud to support our clients in delivering their life changing products to patients.We are looking for Project / Program Manager for a project based in Waterford, this is 12 months contract with strong possibility of extension. This is hybrid role.Main Duties Will IncludeLead cross-functional, multi-site teams, in the introduction and business integration of projects.Translate customer needs into defined, approved project scope statementsWork with functional managers to quantify resource requirements.Establish detailed project plans and drive execution of project tasks in line with agreed scope, schedule, and cost.Run regular project meetings to lead and influence the project, adhere to scope, and ensure timely completion according to schedule.Establish and execute a communication plan for the project and facilitate information flow between stakeholders and sites.Drive project risk identification, analysis, response, and implement & monitor mitigations to minimise impact to the project or wider business.Facilitate cost estimation to determine project budget and drive adherence to budget and forecast submissionProject Stakeholder Management to analyse stakeholder expectations and their impact on the project, and to develop appropriate management strategies for effectively engaging stakeholders in project decisions and execution.The project manager is responsible for some project GMP documents in line with Waterford site procedures; therefore, training to Waterford GMP systems is requiredEssential Skills / QualificationsExperience in biopharma industry, in a project leadership role.Degree in Science, Engineering or equivalent.Demonstrated experience in program/project management in drug substance or drug productProject Management certification, PMI, etc.Working knowledge of cGMP’s, GLP etc.KPC -International offers an inclusive environment where you can broaden your experience, perspective and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.KPC – International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.