Project Manager - PMO

OASIS Group; Craigavon; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Flexible schedules

Professional Development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Almac Group is seeking a Project Manager to lead and manage projects from concept through completion within Almac Clinical Services. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, engage stakeholders across sites, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with business objectives.

The role involves leading engineering, facilities, process improvement or IT projects, while maintaining clear communication and strong relationships. Hybrid working may be available in line with business needs.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent) or substantial PM experience.
• Experience delivering business-critical projects.
• Experience leading cross-functional or multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• PRINCE2 or PMP certification.
• Experience in GMP or regulated environments.
• Experience delivering projects across multiple global locations.
• Experience managing third-party suppliers and external resources.
• Experience communicating with senior leadership and executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation, planning and execution to closure.
• Develop project plans, budgets, schedules and business cases.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across global locations.
• Identify and mitigate risks while driving issue resolution.
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders.
• Review timelines and deliverables to optimise performance.
• Maintain project documentation and governance standards.
• Support continuous improvement and best practice within PMO.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Planning

Education

Degree level qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Almac Group is a global leader in advancing human health. We provide a range of expert services across the drug development lifecycle to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, supporting them in finding treatments for patients.

Description

Location: Craigavon
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working may be available in line with business requirements.
Business Unit: Almac Clinical Services
Open To: Internal and External Applicants
Ref No: HRJOB11821

Who we are

Almac Group is a global leader in advancing human health. We provide a range of expert services across the drug development lifecycle to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, supporting them in finding treatments for patients.

The Opportunity

Almac Clinical Services plays a critical role in supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to deliver life-changing medicines to patients around the world. As part of our Project Management Office (PMO), you will join a team responsible for delivering a wide range of strategic projects across our global Clinical Services network.

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead and manage projects from initial concept through to successful completion. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of our business, coordinating cross-functional teams, engaging with stakeholders across multiple sites, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.

No two projects are the same. You may find yourself leading engineering, facilities, process improvement, or information technology projects, all while building strong relationships, removing barriers to success, and maintaining clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading projects from initiation, planning and execution through to closure
• Developing project plans, budgets, schedules and business cases
• Coordinating multi-disciplinary project teams across global locations
• Identifying and mitigating project risks while driving issue resolution
• Managing stakeholder expectations and providing regular project updates
• Reviewing timelines and deliverables to optimise project performance
• Maintaining project documentation and governance standards
• Supporting continuous improvement and best practice within the PMO function

Joining Almac means becoming part of a fast-paced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and long-term career progression across the Almac Group.

Our approach is simple – we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. More information can be found here; Life at Almac - Almac.

What you need to be successful

We're looking for an experienced project management professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. You'll be a confident communicator with excellent organisational skills and a proven ability to lead projects and teams to successful outcomes.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will possess:

• A degree level qualification (or equivalent), or a combination of A-Level qualifications and significant project management experience
• Previous experience in a project management role delivering business-critical projects
• Experience leading cross-functional or multi-disciplinary teams
• The ability to manage multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously
• Strong planning, prioritisation and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• A proactive approach to problem solving, risk management and decision making
• PRINCE2 or PMP certification
• Experience working within a GMP or regulated environment
• Experience delivering projects across multiple global locations
• Experience managing third-party suppliers and external resources
• Experience communicating with senior leadership and executive stakeholders

Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK/IE with no restrictions OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time employment in the UK/IE.

Further information

Further information on the essential and desirable criteria required for this role can be found in the Job Description attached to this advert.

Please note that this role may require occasional travel to support project delivery across Almac Clinical Services sites.

A competitive salary and benefits package is available, including annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, healthcare reimbursement scheme and the opportunity to contribute to projects that support the advancement of human health.

• Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days
• Flexible Schedules
• Professional Development + Growth
• Free onsite tea/coffee
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Staff Discounts
• Professional Coaching
• Team Bonding Events
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Attractive Compensation Package
• Work/Life Balance
• Relocation Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Lunch & Learns
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Rewards for Years Of Service
• Death in Service
• Pension Scheme
• Almac Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Closing Date: We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Sunday 13th September 2026.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE:
Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.