Project Manager Global Engineering

Hollister Incorporated; Ballina; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollister Incorporated is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Ballina, Ireland to lead cross‑functional teams through development, execution, and commercialization of new products and processes. You will manage integrated project plans, budgets, and risks, coordinating with engineering, operations, quality, and leadership to deliver compliant, cost‑effective outcomes.

The role requires 5–8 years in related work, a technical engineering degree, and PMI‑style project management experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5-8 years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of project/program management experience, preferably within a regulated industry.
• Experience with automated production equipment, DOE methods, and statistical analysis tools.
• Demonstrated experience in process development, equipment qualification, and design controls.
• Proficiency with project management methodologies, tools, and structured problem-solving.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or other FDA‑regulated environments preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and technical writing capabilities.
• Ability to apply critical thinking, business acumen, and data‑driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional and cross‑geographical teams to achieve project deliverables and business objectives.
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and ROI assessments.
• Coordinate project activities across engineering, operations, quality, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Manage risks, identify gaps, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Lead technical scope definition, including process concepts, specifications, validation plans, and acceptance testing.
• Oversee process development, characterization, and testing using DOE and statistical tools.
• Coordinate equipment and process qualifications (IQ, OQ, PQ) and support manufacturing transfer.
• Communicate project status, milestones, and interdependencies to leadership and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, internal partners, and senior leadership.
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and support to team members and contribute to organizational capability building.
• Participate in capacity modeling, strategic planning, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and design control requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects requiring strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret technical data and assess implications for design, manufacturing, and commercialization activities.
• Frequent communication, presentation, and collaboration across all organizational levels.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods and engage in occasional on‑site manufacturing activities.
• Ability to travel occasionally based on business needs.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

DOE methods

Statistical analysis tools

Process qualification tools

Lean Six Sigma experience

Job description

Location: Ballina

Department: Operations

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified

Summary

The Project Manager leads cross-functional teams in the development, execution, and commercialization of new products, technologies, equipment, and process improvements. The role is responsible for defining integrated project plans, managing budgets and risks, coordinating resources, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This position partners with engineering, operations, quality, and leadership teams to deliver compliant, efficient, and cost-effective project outcomes while supporting continuous improvement and organizational strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional and cross‑geographical teams to achieve project deliverables and business objectives.
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and ROI assessments.
• Coordinate project activities across engineering, operations, quality, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Manage risks, identify gaps, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Lead technical scope definition, including process concepts, specifications, validation plans, and acceptance testing.
• Oversee process development, characterization, and testing using DOE and statistical tools.
• Coordinate equipment and process qualifications (IQ, OQ, PQ) and support manufacturing transfer.
• Communicate project status, milestones, and interdependencies to leadership and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, internal partners, and senior leadership.
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and support to team members and contribute to organizational capability building.
• Participate in capacity modeling, strategic planning, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and design control requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects requiring strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret technical data and assess implications for design, manufacturing, and commercialization activities.
• Frequent communication, presentation, and collaboration across all organizational levels.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods and engage in occasional on‑site manufacturing activities.
• Ability to travel occasionally based on business needs.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Participating in cross-functional project teams.
• Collaborate across departments to support organizational goals.
• Translating technical findings into business-relevant insights.
• Communicate effectively across internal teams and with external stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively via email, phone, and virtual platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Regulatory, Marketing, Market Access).

Education & Work Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5-8 years of related experience

Education & Work Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 5-8 years of engineering experience within manufacturing or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of project/program management experience, preferably within a regulated industry.
• Experience with automated production equipment, DOE methods, and statistical analysis tools.
• Demonstrated experience in process development, equipment qualification, and design controls.
• Proficiency with project management methodologies, tools, and structured problem-solving.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or other FDA‑regulated environments preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and technical writing capabilities.
• Ability to apply critical thinking, business acumen, and data‑driven decision making.

Competencies

• Be Agile - Innovates and adapts quickly, approaching change with curiosity while persisting through obstacles.
• Be Customer Centric - Considers the needs, experiences and feedback of customers in all we do.
• Be People-Focused - Builds trust and collaborates with an inclusive and empathetic approach.
• Be Performance Driven - Operates with an ownership mindset, driving meaningful outcomes.
• Live The Schneiders’ Legacy, Our Noble Purpose - Passionately serves Our Mission and Vision, while demonstrating the Immutable Principles.

About Hollister Incorporated

Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee‑owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services and its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee‑owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.

EOE Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.