Global Senior Project Manager, Technical Ops (Pharma)

Milestone Technologies, Inc.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestone Technologies, Inc. seeks an experienced Global Senior Project Manager – Technical Operations to lead complex, cross-functional projects across Europe, the US and Asia.

You will partner with internal sites, CMOs, vendors and stakeholders to drive transfers, packaging changes, process improvements and strategic initiatives. The role requires independent management of multiple concurrent projects in a global matrix, with governance, risk management and regulatory compliance at the

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a complex global environment.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, and Technical Operations environments.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Working knowledge of GxP requirements and regulatory frameworks, including FDA and EMA regulations.
• PMP certification preferred; equivalent project/program leadership experience will also be considered.
• Scientific, engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or related technical background.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project or other enterprise portfolio management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead project initiation activities, aligning project objectives with business strategy and organizational priorities.
• Partner with project sponsors and functional leaders to establish governance, scope, timelines, budgets, resources, and success criteria.
• Develop comprehensive project charters, including milestones, deliverables, risk assessments, schedules, and RACI models.
• Build and lead global cross-functional project teams.
• Manage projects through all lifecycle stages and stage-gate approvals.
• Oversee project schedules, scope, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
• Facilitate project meetings, governance reviews, and executive status updates.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to agreed objective.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project sponsors, leadership teams, project members, vendors, and external partners.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable GxP, FDA, EMA, and company quality requirements.
• Support project-related regulatory submission activities where required.
• Maintain accurate project information within project portfolio management systems and reporting tools.

Skills

Project management

Pharma/biopharma

GxP knowledge

Stakeholder mgmt

Budget management

Microsoft Project

Education

Pharmaceutical sciences background

Engineering background

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Milestone Technologies, Inc. seeks an experienced Global Senior Project Manager – Technical Operations to lead complex, cross-functional projects across Europe, the US and Asia.

You will partner with internal sites, CMOs, vendors and stakeholders to drive transfers, packaging changes, process improvements and strategic initiatives. The role requires independent management of multiple concurrent projects in a global matrix, with governance, risk management and regulatory compliance at the