Project Technical Manager

Overview Project Technical Manager - Ireland, Dublin - 12 Month Contract How would you like the opportunity to work with in one of the largest biopharmaceutical projects in the country? If yes, then this is the assignment for you Our client is currently seeking the skills of a Project Technical Manager to join their team. Our client develops and delivers life changing medicines to millions of people globally and as part of their growth. With their Drug Substance (DS) manufacturing network growing rapidly, they are committed to growing their portfolio of commercial biologics products supplied worldwide – and this is your opportunity to be involved Responsibilities Establish our project’s technical direction for all technical aspects. Develop technical scope for the project and identify resource requirements with project management to deliver the project. Lead and task manage a significant cross-disciplinary SME team and work closely with the SME team to create a seamless transfer of technical responsibilities. Collaborate with the project execution team including project management, construction management, Automation, IT, Commissioning and Qualification teams to deliver the project scope on time and budget. Support the Operational Readiness team technically where necessary to ensure design is understood and communicated clearly to the Owner. Ensure the technical team keeps to the project scope. Take accountability for the delivery of the GMP compliant, functionality and robust performance of the technical packages (e.g. process, packing, automation, critical utilities, HVAC). Evaluate the technical competence of Design Contractors and the proposed external team members qualifications. Act as the Technical ‘conscience’ for the project throughout its lifetime. Work multi-functionally across the project to create a complete, integrated, compliant process design, influencing partners as needed and highlighting any impact of decisions on budget and schedule. Develop technical performance criteria together with the Client team, ensure these are met during start-up and early operation. Post-project completion ensure that the technical learning is collected and documented. Establish effective collaboration and ways of working with relevant partners. Desirable Experience Requires extensive and relevant Capital project technical and execution experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry and major capital investments. Experience of working in a global organisation and you are aware of how "engineering delivery" needs to be adapted to take account of local differences. Experience of working successfully with Design Contractors and Equipment suppliers on major projects. Excellent communication, customer & partner management, enabling and influencing skills. Design and preferably operational experience in ATEX design and delivery of functional safety. Degree in an Engineering or Science discipline with experience of project management and/or project delivery. Proven leadership qualities with ability to motivate and direct others in a dynamic and complex environment. Self-motivated and able to act on your initiative, highly organised with proven time-management and structured prioritisation skills. Tenacity and resilience to respond to unforeseen situations. Demonstrable problem solving and analytical skills, a good communicator (written and verbal), excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build relationships with others. Strong collaborator with ability to create and maintain effective working relationships and willing to challenge behaviours and actions. Detail focused completer/finisher with a results-orientated mindset. Application If this role is of interest to you, please apply now #J-18808-Ljbffr