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Senior Specialist, Project Manager - Dundalk
MSDIrelandfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Apr 2025
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<p><b>Job Description</b></p><p></p><p><span><span>A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join the PMO (Project Management Office/Centre of Excellence) </span><span>in Dundalk. </span><span>This is a key role in supporting excellence in project delivery and is part of a small local PMO (Project Management Office) team responsible for both leading and governing cross functional projects on site.</span></span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><u><span>POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES</span></u><span> </span></p><ul><li><p><span><span>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</span><span> in our Drug Product specialism. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Lead / Support rapid improvement projects through the application of the most </span><span>appropriate project</span><span> execution </span><span>methodology</span><span> for the given business challenge (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, </span><span>etc</span><span>).</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Work with project sponsors at initiation to ensure the project scope is fully defined and understood.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Lead project management best practice by partnering with cross functional teams to ensure project execution is to plan.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Resolve issues and escalate risks in </span><span>a timely</span><span> fashion to the relevant on-site and above-site stakeholders.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p><u><span>Experience & Qualifications</span></u><span> </span></p><p><u><span>Required Experience & Qualifications</span></u><span> </span></p><ul><li><p><span><span>A minimum of 6+ years industry experience with at least 4 of those years working in a project management role.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Experienced in the application of project execution methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum </span><span>etc</span><span>).</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Proficiency</span><span> in the use of project management tools / software</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Experienced in leading cross functional</span><span> matrix</span><span> project teams</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Minimum of a </span><span>Bachelor’s</span><span> degree in Operations Management</span><span>, Engineering, </span><span>S</span><span>cience</span><span> </span><span>or related field</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Pharmaceutical industry experience.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p><u><span>Desirable Experience & Qualification:</span></u><span> </span></p><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience in a Vaccines, Biologics or Sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Project management qualifications (</span><span>e.g.</span><span> PMP certification)</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p></p><p>Current Employees apply <a href="https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><p></p><p>Current Contingent Workers apply <a href="https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><p></p><p><b>Secondary</b><b> Language(s) Job Description:</b></p><p></p><p></p><p><span><span>As a company, we are committed to 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. </span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span><span>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 </span><span>don't</span><span> hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process. </span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span><span>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. </span></span><span> </span></p><p><span><span>Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span>So, if you are ready to:</span></b><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span><span>Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, </span></span><b><span>please apply today.</span></b><span> </span></p><p></p><p><b>Search Firm Representatives Please Read C
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