Program Manager

Allergan; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in North Dublin is seeking a PMO Manager to lead the Program Management Office on the site, driving governance, portfolio oversight and delivery of cross‑functional initiatives. You will establish and enforce project standards, manage the project portfolio, allocate resources and ensure compliance with Quality, Regulatory and Audit requirements.

The role requires 5+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech project management and a proven ability to lead teams in a regulated manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years PM experience in pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing or regulated industry.
• Proven leadership managing teams or project offices in a manufacturing environment.
• Deep understanding of PM frameworks and stage-gate processes (PMBOK, PRINCE2).
• Experience applying Lean Six Sigma in regulated manufacturing.
• Proven ability in risk management, resource planning and change control.
• Proficient in project portfolio management tools and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site’s PMO function coordinating project managers and resources to drive site-wide project success.
• Direct a wide scope of initiatives, including strategic projects, NPI and CAPEX.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve project management standards, processes, and methodologies.
• Oversee the entire project portfolio: intake, prioritization, resource allocation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Communicate project status, risks, and milestones to senior site leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure structured risk management, issue tracking, and change control across all projects.
• Foster collaboration across Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Regulatory for execution.
• Align PMO with Business/Operational Excellence initiatives for governance and improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Governance

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytics

Change management

Data presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

PMBOK/PRINCE2

Lean Six Sigma

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Xand YouTube.

Job Description

Join our North Dublin Oral Solid Dose manufacturing site as Program Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in driving project excellence, governance, and delivery across key site initiatives.

Position Overview

The PMO Manager leads the Program Management Office functionon thesite, ensuring effective project governance, portfolio management, and delivery of cross-functional initiatives.

This role is responsible for establishing and enforcing project management standards, overseeing the project portfolio, managing resources,whileensuring compliance and alignment withstrategicbusiness objectives.

The PMO Manager acts as the primary liaison between the PMO, functional departments, and seniorsiteleadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadthe site’s PMOfunction coordinating project managersand resources to drive site-wide project success and ensure cross-functional alignment
• Direct a wide scope of initiatives, including strategic projects, NPI and CAPEX.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve project management standards, processes, and methodologies
• Oversee the entire project portfolio: project intake, prioritization, resource allocation, monitoring, and reporting
• Communicate project status, risks, and key milestones to senior plant leadership (SiteHead/Operations Director) and other stakeholders
• Ensure structured risk management, issue tracking, and change control across all active projects
• Drive standardisation of project methodologies and documentation to support compliance (Quality, Regulatory, Audit-readiness)
• Serve as the escalation point for project-related issues, risks, and change control
• Foster collaboration across matrixed functions (Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Regulatory) for technical project execution
• Ensure the PMO delivers projects on time, within scope and budget, meeting plant business objectives
• Support continuous improvement through data-driven analysis of project performance metrics and post-project reviews
• Align the PMO with Business Excellence/Operational Excellence initiatives, enabling joint governance and improvement projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred
• 5+ years project management experience in pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing or similar regulated industry
• Proven leadership experience managing teams or project offices in a manufacturing environment
• Deep understanding of project management frameworks and standards (e.g. PMBOK,PRINCE2) to establish robust PMO governance, risk management, and stage-gate processes
• Experience applying operational excellence methodologies(Lean, Six Sigma)within a regulated manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage large/complex, cross-functional projects
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills
• Experience with risk management, resource planning, and change control
• Proficient in project portfolio management tools and MS Office Suite
• PRINCE2,PMP,or equivalent certification preferred

Key Competencies

• Strategic mindset with attention to detail
• Influencing and negotiation skills acrossdiversefunctions and levels
• Analytical/problem-solving ability
• Adaptable and collaborative leadership style
• Commitment to quality, compliance, andbusinessexcellence
• Capability to balancecompeting project demands within a fast-paced operations environment
• Skill in defining and monitoringkey metrics that demonstrate sustainedprocesscomplianceand behavioural change

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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