Project Manager

ControlSoft Automation Systems Ltd (NI); Dundalk; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ControlSoft Automation Systems Ltd (NI) in Dundalk, Ireland, seeks a driven Project Manager to oversee a wide portfolio of automation, process and robotics projects from initiation to closeout. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams and ensure delivery on safety, time and budget.

The role requires a third level engineering qualification or PMP, with 5+ years of project management experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage stakeholders and budgets in a regulated, fast‑growing

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in engineering or PMP® and 5+ years relevant experience.
• Demonstrable capacity to effectively manage and execute projects from initiation to completion.
• Demonstrable experience of managing a diverse team of engineering professionals and contractors to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Experience in managing the overall financial performance of engineering projects, including cash flow, life cycle costs, business opportunities and risks.
• Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 and GAMP an advantage.
• Knowledge of Automation and Robotics an advantage.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience an advantage.
• Ambitious, confident and professional individual with strong communication and organisational skills.
• Full clean drivers licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead project management processes, principles and validation documentation across the business.
• Accountability on key project deliverables for safety, financial, schedule and scope management.
• Ensure projects are compliant with good engineering practices, company policies, regulations and codes.
• Work with key stakeholders to understand end user requirements, develop scope, cost and budget estimates and present to governance for approval.
• Lead and support project teams through complex projects.
• Support and mentor junior/intermediate PMs within the Projects teams.
• Financial management - develop project budgets, obtain approvals and adhere to scope; negotiate with contractors and suppliers to stay within budget.
• Manage project prioritisation and expenditure to meet budget targets.
• Planning and scheduling - use planning tools to complete complex projects on schedule.
• Risk management – identify and mitigate risks with action plans.
• Procurement planning.
• Innovation - seek innovative approaches for design, function and quality.
• Manage start-up and commissioning and hand over of all projects.
• Coordinate engineering support and warranty tracking.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Planning & scheduling

Risk management

Education

Engineering degree

PMP certification

Job description

At ControlSoft, we produce high quality automation solutions that impacts on the execution of real-world machinery and processes. Our automation enables autonomous aqua drones to navigate the seas, robots to assemble complex products, pharmaceuticals to produce life-changing medicines and so much more.
As we are a fast-growing company with great career opportunities, an ideal candidate would want to grow with us and have the vision of building the automation machines and solutions of the future.
We are looking for a highly motivated, result-driven and confident Project Manager to assist with the management and execution of projects throughout the full life cycle from initiation to closeout. This is a full time and permanent position based in Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland.
As a Project Manager you will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of strategic projects and will have the capability to manage multiple individual projects as the business requires. These include automation, process, robotics, turnkey automated machine solutions, electrical installations, automated reporting and simulation projects across a wide range of industry sectors.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and lead project management processes, principles and validation documentation across the business.
• Accountability on key project deliverables for safety, financial, schedule and scope management.
• Ensure projects are compliant with good engineering practices, company policies, regulations and codes.
• Working with key stakeholders to understand and clarify end user requirements, develop scope, cost and budget estimates and present to governance for approval.
• Leading & supporting project teams through complex projects.
• Support and Mentor Junior/Intermediate PMs within the Projects teams.
• Financial management - develop project budgets, obtain approvals for and adhere to project scope. Negotiate with contractors and suppliers to keep project within budget to assist the financial controller.
• Manage project prioritisation and expenditure to meet budgetary targets.
• Planning and Scheduling - use planning tools to complete complex projects on schedule and coordinate parallel activities.
• Risk Management – Identify and categorise project risks according to impact on scope, budget and schedule and generate action plans to mitigate risks.
• Procurement planning.
• Innovation - seek innovative and novel approaches for design, function and quality.
• Manage start-up and commissioning and hand over of all projects.
• Coordinate engineering support and warranty tracking.

Qualifications & Skills

• Third level qualification in engineering or PMP® and 5+ years relevant experience.
• Demonstrable capacity to effectively manage and execute projects from initiation to completion.
• Demonstrable experience of managing a diverse team of engineering professionals and contractors to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Experience in managing the overall financial performance of engineering projects, including cash flow, life cycle costs, business opportunities and risks.
• Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 and GAMP an advantage.
• Knowledge of Automation and Robotics an advantage.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience an advantage.
• Ambitious, confident and professional individual with strong communication and organisational skills.
• Full clean drivers licence.