Director of Project Management

IPS-Integrated Project Services; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS-Integrated Project Services is seeking a Director of Project Management for its EMEA office in Dublin or Cork. This leader will oversee the PM team, ensuring adherence to profitability and quality standards in project execution. Candidates should possess 15 years of Project Management experience, especially in the pharmaceutical and biotech fields, alongside a strong engineering design background.

The position requires excellent leadership qualities and the ability to manage sizeable teams effectively. IPS provides a competitive and equal opportunity workplace.

Qualifications

• 15 years of industry experience in Project Management.
• Experience in running engineering/design projects in Pharmaceuticals or Biotech.
• Proven ability in managing sizeable teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project Management Team in Dublin or Cork.
• Develop strategies for client development and sales.
• Ensure projects meet profitability and quality standards.

Skills

Industry experience in Project Management

Engineering Design background

Leadership and team management

Analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills

Superior communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Planning

Job description

Job Description

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking to appoint a Director of Project Management to lead our PM team for our recently established EMEA office in Dublin or Cork, Ireland. In this role, you will be responsible for the overall leadership of the Project Management Team and will collaborate closely with the Design, Construction, and CQV Departments as well as corporate functions (such as HR/TA, IT, Finance, Admin, etc.). Reporting directly to the EMEA Director of PM, you will ensure the Project Management business function and overall company needs are being met.

Additional Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and maintaining sufficient and effective sales efforts to keep personnel productively engaged, plus meet annual growth targets.
• Helps to identify SMEs within the organization and solicits their support in client development and sales.
• Makes sales presentations and selects and trains others in developing effective presentation techniques.
• Keeps salaries in line with the need to hire and retain competent personnel, but not at a level that becomes difficult to sell at a profit.
• Maintains judicious control of overheads to keep the cost of services at a competitive level while allowing the company and employees to keep up-to-date in fields of endeavor.
• Identifies and proposes new opportunities for company diversification and long‑term profitability.
• Assigns persons to act as Project Engineers, Project Managers, or other positions that control income‑earning activities.
• Monitors compliance with company policies and accepted practices.
• Understands and works within the accepted ethics of the engineering profession.
• Maintains appropriate contact with the public, clients, and employees in order to promote and protect the company’s interests.
• Helps to ensure that projects run out of the Region meet IPS’ profitability and quality standards.
• Works with Directors of Operations to ensure regional compliance.
• Interacts with Directors of Operations and General Managers regularly to ensure business unit and overall company needs are being met.
• Develops active programs for continuing education, training, and development of personnel.
• Identifies and approves enrollment in appropriate courses, seminars, and conferences related to the employee’s line of technology or for purposes of other appropriate personal development.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 15 years of industry experience in Project Management.
• A strong Engineering Design discipline background along with experience running engineering/design projects in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or Nutraceutical industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, or the equivalent.
• Progressive ability, capacity, and aptitude in administration to plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate technical work and to obtain cooperation from others.
• Analytical thinking, structured problem‑solving skills, superior communication skills, team building, and strong work ethic.
• Proven ability managing sizeable teams.

Safety

• This position is a safety‑sensitive position. The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other “non‑administrative” areas.

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry‑leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life‑impacting products. Its newest acquisition, Linesight, specializes in cost, schedule, risk, program, and project management services in various market sectors, including data centers, life sciences, and high‑tech industries. With the addition of Linesight, IPS has over 3,000 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.

Equal Opportunity Employment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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