Project Manager - Equipment Lead

HERO Recruitment Ltd.; Limerick; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HERO Recruitment Ltd. in Limerick seeks an experienced Project Manager – Equipment to lead and coordinate large-scale CAPEX projects within a biopharma environment. You will drive planning, design review and FAT, installation, commissioning and qualification to meet safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, risk control and delivery on time and budget, with regular updates to senior stakeholders and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience managing large-scale CAPEX projects.
• Experience in biopharma or life sciences sector is highly desirable.
• Strong project planning, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience overseeing equipment design, FAT, installation, commissioning and qualification.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, risk management and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution and monitoring, including schedules, budgets and resource allocation.
• Oversee equipment design, FAT, installation, commissioning and qualification.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are maintained, including equipment safety assessments and clearances.
• Coordinate equipment shipping, delivery and installation schedules.
• Manage external vendors and drive timely resolution of technical and project issues.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with engineering, procurement and quality stakeholders.
• Monitor project milestones, manage risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Provide regular project progress updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies and procedures.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

CAPEX delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Equipment to lead and coordinate equipment-related projects at a site in Limerick. The role involves overseeing equipment design, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), installation, commissioning and qualification, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution and monitoring, including schedules, budgets and resource allocation.
• Oversee equipment design, FAT, installation, commissioning and qualification.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are maintained, including equipment safety assessments and clearances.
• Coordinate equipment shipping, delivery and installation schedules.
• Manage external vendors and drive timely resolution of technical and project issues.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with engineering, procurement and quality stakeholders.
• Monitor project milestones, manage risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Provide regular project progress updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies and procedures.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or related discipline), Project Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years’ experience managing large-scale CAPEX projects.
• Experience in the biopharma or life sciences sector is highly desirable.
• Strong project planning, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience overseeing equipment design, FAT, installation, commissioning and qualification.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, risk management and project delivery.