Associate Project Manager

at  Atlantach Technical Services

ABOUT US

Atlantach Technical Services is an Engineering solutions company specialising in the project management, operations, maintenance, construction and commissioning market in Ireland and the USA. We are a trusted partner to leading blue chip companies across many sectors with project work spanning semiconductor, automotive, MedTech, Data Centre – just some of the focus areas we work in.

JOIN OUR TEAM

Currently, we are looking for like-minded professionals to join our team and are hiring an Associate Project Manager in Co. Galway

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Level 8 Honors Bachelors degree in a Technical discipline (e.g. Engineering, Science, Software, Manufacturing); a Qualification in Project Management and/or a Level 9 (Masters) would be an advantage.
• 5+ years of project management in an Operations, or New Product Development environment
• Medical device experience an advantage
• A formal Project Management qualification or certification is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills across all levels in organization – tailors the message to the audience

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Strong experience in project managing larger-scale / complex projects involving multiple functions (e.g. Divisional R&D, Program Management, Regulatory Affairs, Design Assurance, Process Development, Sustaining Engineering, Global Supply Chain) and/or Multiple Sites (e.g. Global projects, Strategic Transfers)
• Proven leadership skills in change management and project management.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communications to project team and all stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Must have proven skills in people management, collaboration, influencing and team building.
• Must be proficient with MS Project or similar Project planning tool.

JOB PURPOSE

As an Associate Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects including leading a product or technology development project, moderate-sized Site Transfer / Acquisition projects, and a site representative for broader Global projects as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead medium/large sized cross-functional development teams.
• Provide input to functional managers on the team and team member performance. Influences & satisfies key project stakeholders through each phase of the project.
• Manage the technical challenges of technology application and new product development; proactively identifies, communicates and manages technical risk engaging the key subject matter experts in this process.
• Develop and implement the project plan proactively identifying risks and embedding appropriate mitigations into plans
• Build team ownership and commitment to the project plan outlining clear decision points Presenting options & recommendations to decision-makers supporting data/rationale.
• Develop and control the project budget throughout the project lifecycle.
• Follow the appropriate applicable project roadmap (e.g. PLCP process for NPI, Product Transfer roadmap for Site Transfers etc.) and represent Operations on the overall Core Team; lead the Operations team to complete all activities to current policies and practices & represents same at all phase reviews.
• Responsible for team and cross-functional communications ensuring appropriate communication is maintained throughout the project with key stakeholders and specific issues/decision points are communicated in a timely manner.
• Ensure the communication is tailored for the audience from Project Team reviews right through to Senior Leadership reviews. Lead phase and business reviews, project meeting minutes, issues log, metrics, and other key communications.