Senior Specialist, Technical Project Management

Job Description

Are you passionate about using technology to make a real-world impact? We're looking for a Senior Specialist, Technical Project Manager to join our team and help shape the future of our manufacturing sites.

In this role, you will be the primary contact for digital, automation and IT matters for major capital projects across multiple sites in the Dublin region. You will have the opportunity to lead significant investments, ensuring they are delivered with the right technology to meet our high standards. This is a chance to use your expertise to drive innovation and efficiency on a large scale.

Our Companies in Ireland is one of the country’s leading healthcare companies, having first established here 50 years ago. The company has a dynamic and inclusive team of over 4,000 employees currently working across eight locations in Ballydine, Co. Tipperary, Brinny, Co. Cork, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, Dundalk, Co. Louth, Carlow and Dublin, and, in addition, operate substantial Human Health and Animal Health businesses. We work at the forefront of science and technology to advance manufacturing excellence and R&D across our Irish sites and global company network. 

Red Oak North in Dublin is our commercial Head Office for our Animal Health and Human Health businesses in addition to several global and national support services including Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Sales, Policy & Communications and Marketing. 

 

Bring energy, knowledge, and innovation to carry out the following:

• Coordinate Digital Projects: Manage and drive the execution of automation and IT deliverables for capital projects. Monitor and coordinate project activities to ensure deliverables stay within the allocated digital budget.
• Collaborate on Solution Design: Partner closely with business sponsors and engineering teams to clarify project scopes. Help identify and implement the most effective automation technologies and manufacturing systems for each project.
• Support Project Resource Planning: Coordinate project resource requirements and staffing plans. Lead day-to-day project execution, guide and mentor project team members, and coordinate with external partners or contractors to deliver results.
• Adhere to Best Practices: Guide the project team in adopting company standards for technology, system configuration, software development life cycles (SDLC), and validation to maintain quality and regulatory compliance.
• Identify Project Efficiencies: Actively spot opportunities to streamline technical workflows, helping the team reduce project timelines and manage execution costs.
• Engage with Stakeholders: Act as a central point of contact for project updates. Keep steering teams and key stakeholders informed and aligned on progress, risks, and technical milestones.

 There is a 20% travel requirement with this role to mainland Europe.

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

•  Education: B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology.
• Manufacturing Experience: 8+ years of progressive engineering experience in a high-volume process manufacturing environment (specifically managing OT/IT networks and hardware-software integrations).
• Regulatory Compliance: Proven experience in a GxP environment (Biotech/Pharma/Medical Devices) with direct knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EudraLex Annex 11, and Computer System Validation (CSV) protocols.
• Shop Floor Automation: Technical proficiency in Level 1–3 automation systems, including DCS (e.g., Emerson DeltaV), PLCs, SCADA, and MES platforms (e.g., Werum PAS-X), utilizing ISA-88/95 standards.
• Project Management: Previous project management experience executing capital or digital plant initiatives.

We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.

 

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.

Required Skills:

Automated Manufacturing Systems, Capital Projects, IT Automation, Project Management, Project Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Management, Technical Projects

Preferred Skills:

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Regular

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Job Posting End Date:

08/25/2026

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