Project Lead - Manufacturing/Capital Projects, Kilkenny

Exciting opportunity to join a newly established, state-of-the-art manufacturing site during a major growth and scale-up phase. This role offers the chance to play a key part in building and shaping operations from the ground up, driving critical projects within a highly regulated, high-impact production environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead project management activities across assigned manufacturing lines or workstreams

Drive program execution using structured PM methodologies and governance frameworks

Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to identify, communicate, and mitigate risks

Develop and manage project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation

Monitor schedule adherence through daily/weekly operational review meetings

Lead problem-solving workshops and resolve operational bottlenecks impacting delivery

Challenge and optimize existing schedules and execution strategies

Ensure transparency through effective reporting, tracking, and governance structures

Evaluate and approve changes impacting scope, budget, timelines, or delivery strategy

Support transition of projects from concept and planning through execution and operational readiness

Required Experience&Skills

3–5+ years in project/program leadership within manufacturing, engineering, or regulated industries

Experience managing large-scale capital or manufacturing projects preferred

Understanding of full project lifecycle and site-level execution

Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills

Proven ability to influence without direct authority

Experience with manufacturing and quality documentation

Strong workshop facilitation, problem-solving, and presentation skills

Advanced MS Project and Excel capability

People management experience is advantageous but not essential

Qualifications

Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Science, or related discipline

PMP, PRINCE2, IPM, or equivalent project management certification preferred

Ideal Background

Medical device, pharma, biotech, or highly regulated manufacturing environments

Greenfield manufacturing site setup or expansion projects

Operational readiness, commissioning, or manufacturing scale-up experience

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