Senior Project Manager - Technical Operations

Milestone Technologies; Dublin; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Milestone Technologies is seeking an experienced Global Senior Project Manager – Technical Operations to lead cross-functional projects supporting pharmaceutical products across Europe, the United States, and Asia. This role operates within a global Technical Operations PMO, driving projects from initiation to handover with internal sites, CDMOs, vendors, and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate independently manages multiple concurrent projects (typically four) including tech transfers, packaging

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in pharma/biopharma.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a complex global environment.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical development, manufacturing and Technical Operations.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• GxP knowledge and regulatory familiarity (FDA/EMA).
• PMP certification preferred; equivalent leadership experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead project initiation activities aligning objectives with business strategy and priorities.
• Establish governance, scope, timelines, budgets, resources and success criteria with sponsors.
• Develop comprehensive charters with milestones, schedules and risk assessments.
• Build and lead global cross-functional project teams.
• Oversee projects through all lifecycle stages and stage-gate approvals.
• Ensure delivery on time, within budget, and per objectives.
• Maintain project information in portfolio management systems.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

GxP/regulatory knowledge

Budgeting/Forecasting

Regulatory knowledge (FDA/EMA)

Education

Technical background in science/engineering/pharma

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Global Senior Project Manager – Technical Operations to lead complex, cross-functional projects supporting commercial pharmaceutical products across Europe, the United States, and Asia. This role sits within a global Technical Operations PMO and is responsible for driving projects from initiation through operational handover while partnering with internal manufacturing sites, contract manufacturing organizations (CDMOs), vendors, and global stakeholders.

The successful candidate will independently manage multiple concurrent projects, typically overseeing four projects at a time, ranging from technical transfers and packaging changes to manufacturing process improvements and strategic operational initiatives.

12 month project contract

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project initiation activities, aligning project objectives with business strategy and organizational priorities.
• Partner with project sponsors and functional leaders to establish governance, scope, timelines, budgets, resources, and success criteria.
• Develop comprehensive project charters, including milestones, deliverables, risk assessments, schedules, and RACI models.
• Build and lead global cross-functional project teams.
• Manage projects through all lifecycle stages and stage-gate approvals.
• Oversee project schedules, scope, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
• Facilitate project meetings, governance reviews, and executive status updates.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to agreed objective
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project sponsors, leadership teams, project members, vendors, and external partners.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable GxP, FDA, EMA, and company quality requirements.
• Support project-related regulatory submission activities where required.
• Maintain accurate project information within project portfolio management systems and reporting tools.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of project management experience within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a complex global environment.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, and Technical Operations environments.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Working knowlExcellent problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.edge of GxP requirements and regulatory frameworks, including FDA and EMA regulations.
• PMP certification preferred; equivalent project/program leadership experience will also be considered.
• Scientific, engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or related technical background.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project or other enterprise portfolio management tools.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned pharmaceutical project management professional who thrives in a global matrix environment, can independently lead complex Technical Operations projects, and is comfortable coordinating diverse stakeholders across internal teams, manufacturing sites, CMOs, and external partners. They bring strong leadership, governance, financial management, and risk management capabilities while ensuring successful project delivery in a regulated environment.

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