Global Project Manager

CREGG; Galway; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CREGG is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Global New Product Development to manage cross-functional product innovation for a multinational medical device company in Galway. The successful candidate will lead project teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and the successful launch of Class II medical devices, wellness products, and more. Essential requirements include over 8 years' experience in regulated industries and expertise in project management tools. This is a permanent position offering opportunities for innovation and leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience managing complex, cross-functional product development programs.
• Strong background in regulated industries such as medical devices, wellness, supplements, cosmetics, or related sectors.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead multiple end-to-end product development programs, from concept development through global market launch.
• Establish project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics aligned to strategic priorities.
• Drive stage-gate progression and ensure milestone delivery against agreed timelines.

Skills

Project delivery methodologies

Cross-functional management

Risk mitigation

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related discipline

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Smartsheet

Job description

CREGG are hiring for a Global Project Manager to join a multinational Medical Device company on a permanent basis in Galway

For more information contact Mark 086 190 1346 or [e-mail]

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Project Manager – Global New Product Development (NPD) to lead the delivery of complex, cross-functional product innovation programs across a diverse global portfolio. This role plays a critical part in transforming ideas into market-ready products, managing the full product lifecycle from concept through commercialization and post-launch optimisation.

Working across product categories including Class II medical devices, wellness products, nutritional supplements, and cosmetics, you will drive strategic execution, align cross-functional teams, and ensure seamless delivery against business, regulatory, quality, and commercial objectives.

This is a high-impact leadership role for a project professional who thrives in fast-paced, regulated environments and is passionate about bringing innovative products to market at scale.

Leadership & Team Management

This position includes people leadership responsibilities, with oversight and development of project team members while fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Program Leadership

• Own and lead multiple end-to-end product development programs, from concept development through global market launch.
• Translate business strategy into clear project plans, timelines, and executable roadmaps.
• Establish project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics aligned to strategic priorities.
• Manage project budgets, resource planning, and forecasting across a dynamic product portfolio.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to project teams to drive delivery excellence.
• Deliver regular executive-level updates, ensuring stakeholder alignment and informed decision-making.

End-to-End Product Development Execution

• Build and maintain integrated project plans across technical, regulatory, quality, supply chain, and commercial workstreams.
• Drive stage-gate progression and ensure milestone delivery against agreed timelines.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Regulatory, Quality, Marketing, Supply Chain, and external partners.
• Maintain alignment between project execution, business cases, and launch strategies.

Cross-Functional Delivery & Governance

• Create accountability across functional teams for milestone achievement and deliverable completion.
• Proactively identify and elevate risks, roadblocks, and resource gaps.
• Monitor and manage critical path activities and dependencies.
• Lead structured project governance forums, program reviews, and leadership updates.
• Ensure key decisions are documented and communicated effectively.

Regulatory & Compliance Alignment

• Integrate regulatory strategy into development timelines to support global market submissions.
• Ensure all project documentation is audit-ready and stage-gate compliant.Align product development plans with multi-market regulatory and quality requirements.
• Support design control processes in accordance with industry standards and compliance frameworks.

Risk, Change & Lifecycle Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to maintain delivery momentum.
• Manage project scope changes, supplier impacts, and regulatory-driven changes effectively.
• Coordinate structured change control processes in partnership with Quality teams.
• Oversee sustaining engineering initiatives and post-launch product enhancements where required.

Commercial Launch & Product Transition

• Partner with product owners and commercial teams to ensure market launch readiness.
• Support successful handover from NPD into sustaining lifecycle management.
• Conduct post-project reviews and capture learnings to strengthen future delivery performance.

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones, with flexibility for occasional out-of-hours meetings.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving regulatory requirements impacting NPD.
• Travel up to 10% annually for vendor meetings, strategic planning sessions, or market insight activities.
• Support additional business priorities and ad hoc initiatives as needed.

What You’ll Bring

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years’ experience managing complex, cross-functional product development programs.
• Strong background in regulated industries such as medical devices, wellness, supplements, cosmetics, or related sectors.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments.
• Strong understanding of product development lifecycle frameworks and design control processes.

Technical & Project Management Expertise

• Deep knowledge of project delivery methodologies including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.
• Strong expertise in project planning, critical path management, and risk mitigation.
• Experience managing external vendors, suppliers, and contract partners.
• Advanced proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or Smartsheet.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

Certifications (Preferred)

• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.