Project Manager – Packaging

Summary:   

Our client, a pharmaceutical manufacturing company located in North Wicklow, is seeking a Project Manager to support packaging equipment upgrades, asset care initiatives and new product introduction activities within a pharmaceutical packaging environment. The role includes leading full lifecycle delivery of packaging-related capital projects and ensuring compliance with GMP, engineering and safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all phases of packaging equipment projects, including concept development, basic and detailed design, procurement, installation, commissioning and qualification.
• Deliver high-speed packaging line upgrades, format part changes and general asset care improvements.
• Ensure adherence to project scope, schedule and budget while maintaining compliance with GMP, engineering and safety requirements.
• Coordinate the activities of internal stakeholders and external suppliers across packaging, engineering, quality and operations.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation including project plans, technical specifications, risk assessments and status reports.
• Lead risk management activities and facilitate issue resolution across project teams.
• Support capital approval processes and development of project justification packages.
• Oversee CQV activities and ensure readiness for operational handover and training.
• Ensure compliance with site quality systems, procurement governance and safety procedures.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or a related technical field.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience managing packaging or equipment-related capital projects in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience delivering full lifecycle equipment projects up to approximately €3M.
• Strong knowledge of packaging processes, automation interfaces and equipment design documentation.
• Experience working with equipment vendors and contract engineers.
• Proficiency in project planning, scheduling and cost control.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Project management certification (PMP/IPMA) is an advantage.