- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Management
- Seniority
- Manager
- Source
- RecruiterFlow
Description
Réalta Technologies is seeking an Automation Project Manager with 5+ years' experience to join our team supporting a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Dublin.
This role will be responsible for coordinating and delivering a portfolio of small to medium-sized automation projects across a live GMP manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will combine strong project management skills with a good technical understanding of industrial automation and the ability to engage effectively with internal stakeholders, vendors and cross-functional teams.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage the delivery of automation projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
- Coordinate project activities with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Validation and Quality teams.
- Manage third-party vendors and contractors, ensuring work is completed to the required standards and project timelines.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans and progress reports.
- Support the planning and execution of automation system upgrades, equipment modifications and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify and manage project risks, issues and mitigation plans throughout the project lifecycle.
- Facilitate project meetings, provide regular stakeholder updates and communicate project status effectively.
- Ensure all project activities comply with GMP requirements, site procedures and engineering standards.
- Support commissioning, qualification and handover activities where required.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including scope, change controls, action logs and project close-out reports.
Job Requirements
- 5+ years' experience delivering engineering or automation projects within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Demonstrated experience managing small to medium-sized capital or operational projects, including budgets, schedules and vendor management.
- Good understanding of industrial automation systems and control technologies, with exposure to PLC-based manufacturing systems considered highly desirable.
- Strong organisational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience working within GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to delivering project objectives.
- A relevant degree in Engineering, Automation, Project Management or a related technical discipline would be advantageous.
Skills
GMPPLCProject Management
