Senior Project Manager

Pale Blue Dot Recruitment; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support new product introduction projects in the medical device sector. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams, manage project schedules, and ensure timely completion of objectives. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, along with extensive project management experience and familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments. This position is ideal for self-starters looking to impact the industry.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in a continuous manufacturing environment.
• Proven project management experience and client-facing skills.
• Experience managing scope creep and project change.

Responsibilities

• Develop project objectives and engage with stakeholders.
• Assess risks and implement reduction strategies.
• Manage project schedules and deliver on time.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication

Technical understanding

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Process or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office Suite

SolidWorks

Minitab

Job description

A rapidly expanding manufacturer within the medical device sector is seeking to hire a Senior Project Engineer to support new product introduction projects. This role will form part of the Engineering team and work closely with Quality, Operations, and off-site manufacturing sites.

The position is suited to a self-starter who can adapt to changing business needs and deliver projects in a controlled and timely manner.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop project objectives in line with customer and internal requirements, engaging with customers and management as needed.
• Assess project risk, forecast potential issues, and implement risk reduction strategies.
• Develop and manage project schedules, sequencing project elements and calculating time requirements.
• Communicate assigned tasks to internal and external project team members.
• Coordinate with the project team to ensure delivery per schedule.
• Obtain quotations, compile project costings, and provide reports to management.
• Review design, specifications, and schedule changes, recommending actions as required.
• Prepare project status reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising information.
• Prioritise and manage workload across parallel projects.
• Liaise with manufacturing sites and subcontractors on project activities.
• Support manufacturing operations to ensure smooth project handover into production.
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure delivery of customer requirements.

Job requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Process, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
• 7–10 years’ relevant experience in a continuous manufacturing environment.
• Proven technical project management experience.
• Client-facing project delivery experience in a contract manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of technical and product development processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects to scope, budget, and schedule.
• Experience influencing decision-making in technical meetings with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Experience in scope creep and project change management.
• Solution-oriented, with the ability to forecast and communicate technical challenges.
• Proficiency in MS Project and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with SolidWorks (or equivalent).
• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools such as Minitab.
• Experience in medical device or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of polymers, injection moulding, tooling design, and process development.
• Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Pale Blue Dot Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.