Digital Capabilities Project Manager (481)

Réalta Technologies (RT); Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Réalta Technologies are seeking a Digital Capabilities Project Manager to lead digital manufacturing projects in a regulated pharmaceutical setting in Dublin. The role blends project delivery with business-facing leadership, from requirements through adoption and transition to steady-state operations.

You will coordinate Digital Twin, IIoT and related initiatives, drive change management, and ensure alignment with GxP validation and data integrity standards across manufacturing and quality

Qualifications

• 10+ years of digital/manufacturing IT/OT/project management experience in regulated environments.
• Experience delivering digital manufacturing initiatives (MES, PCS, IIoT, data analytics).
• Strong ability to manage cross-functional teams and complex projects in regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of digital capability projects across Digital Twin, Control Tower, IIoT and other Industry 4.0 tech.
• Manage project scope, plans, risks, dependencies and deliverables for successful implementation.
• Drive stakeholder engagement, user adoption, training, and change management.
• Interface between business stakeholders, technical teams and delivery teams throughout the lifecycle.
• Support requirements gathering, business analysis and prioritisation of digital initiatives.
• Coordinate transition of solutions into business-as-usual with ownership and governance.
• Provide oversight across digital manufacturing systems, data platforms and shop-floor tech.
• Ensure activities meet GxP, validation, data integrity and audit readiness requirements.

Skills

Digital capability

Project management

Stakeholder management

Business analysis

Regulated industry

GxP compliance

Change management

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

MES

IIoT platforms

Data platforms

Job description

Réalta Technologies are searching for a Digital Capabilities Project Manager to support the delivery, implementation, and successful adoption of key digital manufacturing technologies within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment for our client based in Dublin. This is a hybrid project delivery and business-facing leadership role focused on managing digital capability initiatives from initial requirements and planning through implementation, adoption, and transition into sustainable business operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of digital capability projects across areas including Digital Twin, Control Tower, Virtual Assistants, IIoT and other Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Manage project scope, plans, priorities, risks, dependencies, and key deliverables to ensure successful implementation.
• Drive stakeholder engagement, user adoption, training, and change management activities across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and other business functions.
• Act as a key interface between business stakeholders, technical teams, and project delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support requirements gathering, business analysis, demand management, and the prioritisation of digital capability initiatives.
• Coordinate the transition of delivered solutions into business-as-usual operations, ensuring appropriate ownership, support, and governance structures are established.
• Provide oversight and coordination across digital manufacturing systems, data platforms, and shop-floor technologies.
• Ensure project activities and delivered solutions meet relevant GxP, validation, data integrity, and audit readiness requirements.

Job Requirements

• 10+ years' experience within Digital, Manufacturing IT/OT, Automation, Technology, or Project Management environments.
• Strong background in project delivery, business analysis, stakeholder management, and implementing technology solutions.
• Experience delivering digital manufacturing, MES, PCS, IIoT, data, analytics, or Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, complex projects, and diverse stakeholder environments within regulated industries.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to bridge technical and business requirements.