Senior Project Manager – CAPEX (Pharma)

Engineering Program Manager - CAPEX Projects (12-Month Contract)

Location: SK biotek Ireland, Watery Lane, Swords, Co. Dublin

Duration: 12 months (minimum)

SK biotek Ireland has a number of in-house capital (CAPEX) projects to be implemented over the next 12 months.

An internal engineering team will manage these projects from conception to completion, and as part of this team, a need has been identified for an Engineering Program Manager.

This role will provide oversight and leadership for a group of project managers handling multiple site-based CAPEX projects involving design, construction, commissioning, and handover. The role will also include direct management of certain projects.

The position requires close collaboration with the Maintenance, Safety, Quality, and Operations departments and will focus on conceptual and detailed design, budget and schedule management, contractor coordination, and equipment procurement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the successful delivery of capital projects that meet business needs, following company project management procedures and best practices.
• Oversee and manage all phases of CAPEX projects - from concept and design through implementation, commissioning, qualification, and close-out.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and performance throughout project implementation.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify effective and innovative engineering design solutions that meet end-user requirements.
• Lead projects to ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
• Ensure equipment qualification activities are completed in line with cGMP, local procedures, and industry best practices.
• Develop and enhance standards within the engineering department to improve services delivered to clients and end-users.
• Support project managers in planning and tracking project schedules across the full lifecycle.
• Manage project risk registers, monitor progress, and ensure mitigation actions are executed.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary stakeholder input to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering (minimum).
• At least 10 years of capital project management experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven experience overseeing a program of capital (CAPEX) projects, covering all project phases from concept to CQV and handover.
• Demonstrated ability to manage engineering design contracts and service providers.
• Strong background in project budgeting and scheduling.
• In-depth knowledge of CQV standards, workflows, and GMP best practices.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational abilities, with experience engaging across all levels of the organization.

About SK biotek Ireland:

SK biotek Ireland is part of SK pharmteco, a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with state-of-the-art facilities in Korea, the US, France, and Ireland.