Global Senior Project Manager

Global Senior Project Manager

Hovione

Cork, Ireland

You will be responsible to:

• To achieve results through others via permanently assigned transversal management accountability. Manage projects in the allocated area and escalate complex issues to more senior colleagues or managers. It is recognized that the level of support required will increase when projects that are more complex are assigned. Project assignment will always be based on business need, however, preferentially, projects assigned will have a high degree of complexity including:
  • a high cumulative sales/project cost value;
  • a high project control level;
  • up to a high customer segmentation level.
• Proactively manage and take responsibility of the scope, cost, time and quality of each project assigned;
• Deliver the project objectives (e.g. results, processes, products) through a structured approach in alignment Company best practices in Project Management;
• Lead the project team to take decisions and influence key stakeholders with integrity ultimately exceeding customer expectations;
• Clarify project team roles and responsibilities and enable others to optimize their use of technical, management and leadership skills;
• Communicate proactively and effectively internally and externally, building rapport with key stakeholders at all levels of the organisation;
• Build and sustain motivation of the project TMs and positive dynamics within the project team;
• Give timely and specific feedback to the project TMs regularly, both positive and constructive;
• Develop knowledge related to PM methodologies, tools and techniques;
• Manage complex projects/ analysis with significant impact on business;
• Manage risk and uncertainty; anticipate and escalate roadblocks in order to prevent deviations to the goals;
• Follow all applicable GMP and HSE guidelines, internal and external requirements as well as promote the implementation and maintenance of Hovione´s policies, systems and procedures (COPs, HBR, SOPs and others);
• Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and to comply with environmental, health & safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice.

We are looking to recruit a Candidate:

• Minimum degree level qualification required. Master´s degree in a Science or Engineering, or related field highly desired. Alternative business-related qualification (e.g. MBA) allied to customer facing experience;
• Project Management qualification (e.g. PMP, Prince2 or equivalent) or education (highly advantageous);
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in an operational and/or scientific area within the Industry (highly desirable);
• Technical background preferred, or experience working in the Pharmaceutical Industry, especially CDMO environment;
• Experience in leading others in project context;
• Able to proactively manage risk and uncertainty; anticipates roadblocks in order to prevent deviations to the plan and proactively informs the customer when any changes and/or challenges;
• Good communication skills (verbal and written), allied to good presentation skills demonstrated towards customers but also internal stakeholders, including Senior Management of the Company;
• Skilled at managing processes and tools;
• Fluency in English is a requirement.

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