Project Manager

IPL Schoeller; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

IPL Schoeller, headquartered in Dublin, is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to lead and delivery of Project Horizon across multiple teams. You will drive planning, coordination, and execution while ensuring alignment with business aims, timelines, and budgets.

The role requires strong manufacturing insights, stakeholder engagement, and an ability to navigate complex cross-functional environments. Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor’s degree and proven experience delivering large-scale projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (business, management, engineering).
• PMP or other project management certification is a plus.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects in fast-paced environments.
• Experience supporting multi-disciplinary teams and engaging senior stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of Project Horizon initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and resource strategies.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs and ensure timely, quality delivery.
• Oversee creation and maintenance of project documentation (workplans, status reports).
• Identify and assess project risks and dependencies.
• Manage third-party deliverables when required.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking as needed.
• Provide regular progress updates to leadership on risks and issues.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Communication

Project planning

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Who We Are

On July 1, 2025, IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller (the ‘company’). The Company’s operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants).

The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across a range of end market segments including returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers and agricultural packaging. The company employs c.4,100 employees across North America (1,600 employees) and Europe (2,500 employees).

The role

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing projects related to Project Horizon. Project Horizon is our company wide Transformation program designed to simplify our business, achieve clearer ways of working, stronger alignment and a shared future direction. Your expertise in project management and business acumen will be crucial in ensuring projects fit the business needs and are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will collaborate across teams to drive project execution and deliver. A strong business background in manufacturing, problem-solving, resource management, and stakeholder coordination will be essential for success in this role.

Key responsibilities:

Project Management & Delivery

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of projects under the umbrella of Project Horizon
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary SME inputs and ensure timely and quality delivery of assigned workstreams.
• Oversee creation and maintenance of project documentation, including workplans, status reports, and deliverables.
• Identify and assess project risks and dependencies.
• Manage third parties’ deliverables where required
• Support project budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking as required
• Provide regular updates to internal leadership on project progress, risks, and issues.

Project Management Expertise & Best Practice

• Apply advanced project management methodologies and frameworks to projects
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and support the development of internal delivery standards and best practices.

What you will bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. management, business, economics, or engineering).
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.
• Proven track record in delivering complex projects in fast-paced environment
• Experience supporting multi-disciplinary teams and engaging senior stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team management skills to coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills for troubleshooting project challenges.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in project management software