Senior Project Manager – Capital Projects (GMP)

About the role

SimoTech is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major capital investment projects for a multinational biopharma client in Cork. You will oversee the full lifecycle of complex manufacturing, cleanroom, utilities and infrastructure works within a GMP environment, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance and on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for capital investments, managing external partners and ensuring delivery to safety, GMP, quality, cost and schedule standards.
• Lead projects from concept, feasibility and business case through detailed design, construction, commissioning, qualification and hand‑over to operations.
• Develop and maintain accurate project plans, schedules, cost forecasts, risk registers and governance structures.
• Coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams including engineering, quality, validation, operations, procurement and external contractors.
• Manage contractor and supplier selection, contract negotiation, performance monitoring and change control.
• Drive rigorous cost control, risk mitigation and stage‑gate reviews to meet investment objectives.
• Interface with regulatory and quality organisations to support inspections, audits and submissions.
• Provide concise, decision‑focused reporting to senior leadership.

Required profile

• Proven experience delivering medium to large‑scale capital projects in pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing environments.
• Strong track record of leading multi‑disciplinary project teams and managing external partners.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 20‑30% of the time, including weekends and multi‑week stays.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

Required skills

• Project Management
• GMP / GxP compliance
• Risk Management
• Cost Control and Budget Management

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Collaborative, respect‑based workplace culture.