Strategic Capabilities Project Manager

QCS Staffing Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

QCS Staffing Ltd seeks a Strategic Capabilities Project Manager for Dublin, Ireland, on an initial 12-month contract within the life sciences sector. You will lead the planning and execution of multiple cross-functional supply chain programs and drive capability development using advanced planning and analytics tools.

The role focuses on governance and executive sponsorship, portfolio planning, including the Polaris program, and delivering robust outcomes with clear value propositions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional supply chain projects.
• Ability to communicate with executives and sponsor governance.
• Proficiency with digital planning tools and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of multiple cross-functional supply chain projects.
• Support development of robust business cases with interdependencies.
• Support annual portfolio planning and Polaris program.
• Facilitate governance meetings, executive sponsor sessions, and steering committees.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

Cross-functional influence

Prioritization & autonomy

Supply chain capabilities

Interdependencies

Digital tools

GPSiPlan

Microsoft Project

PowerBI

AI in supply chain

Tools

GPSiPlan

Microsoft Project

PowerBI

Job description

Strategic Capabilities Project Manager – Ireland, Dublin – Initial 12-Month Contract – Life Sciences

Are you a Strategic Capabilities Project Manager looking for your next assignment in Dublin? A leading multinational in Ireland’s thriving biopharma industry requires support for their major facility development. This project provides hands‑on experience with innovative equipment, large-scale operations and modern pharmaceutical technologies. It’s an ideal opportunity to build your skills within one of Europe’s fastest‑growing life‑science regions.

What you’ll deliver:

• Lead planning and execution of multiple, complex cross-functional supply chain projects/programs.
• Support development of robust business cases with interdependencies and a clear value proposition.
• Support strategic initiatives, including annual portfolio planning and the Polaris program.
• Facilitate governance meetings, executive sponsor sessions, and steering committees with clear agendas, priorities, and objectives to achieve quick decisions and robust outcomes.

What you’ll need:

• Advanced leadership competencies, including strategic thinking, executive communication, and cross-functional influence.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, manage multiple priorities, and work autonomously with a high level of accountability and sense of urgency.
• Expert in two or more supply chain capability/process areas; able to articulate interdependencies.
• Proficient in leveraging digital tools and systems (e.g., GPSiPlan, Microsoft Project, PowerBI) to enable operational excellence.
• Up to date/champion on emerging technologies and digital trends relevant to supply chain transformation, including AI.

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