Supply Chain Transformation Project Manager

Overview

An international life sciences recruitment team is hiring a Project Manager for a supply chain transformation assignment on behalf of a multinational biopharmaceutical company in Ireland. The position is fully remote within Ireland and begins as an initial 12-month contract, with strong potential for extension.

The role centers on helping define and roll out a new operating model across supply chain and manufacturing. You will support the shift from design into implementation by coordinating deployment work across process, systems, and master data streams.

This is a strong fit for a structured, collaborative project professional who can work effectively in a complex environment and help drive delivery with a focus on operational excellence.

What you will do

• Coordinate deployment activities for the new supply chain operating model across several manufacturing locations.
• Create and maintain detailed plans, schedules, and action logs to keep delivery on track for scope, timeline, and budget.
• Work with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, PMO, IT/Business Technology Solutions, and other functions to align priorities and expectations.
• Run project meetings, follow up on deliverables, and communicate progress, issues, risks, and dependencies clearly to project teams and leadership.
• Use PMO tools, templates, and project management practices in line with company standards.
• Assist with deployment planning for process, systems, and master data workstreams.
• Track project milestones, performance, and financials, and escalate risks in a timely manner.
• Look for ways to improve deployment efficiency, execution quality, and cross-functional teamwork.
• Support change management and continuous improvement efforts tied to the new operating model.
• Help strengthen PMO practices and project execution standards over time.

What we are looking for

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
• Three to six years of experience in project management, program management, supply chain, operations, or a similar business setting.
• Prior exposure to complex cross-functional projects, ideally involving supply chain, operations, systems, or process deployment.
• Working knowledge of project management methods and tools; experience with MS Project and project risk assessment is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to share updates, decisions, actions, and issues with limited supervision.
• Good stakeholder management and teamwork skills across varied groups and functions.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities, deadlines, and deliverables in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with both strategic and creative thinking.
• Financial awareness, including the ability to assess project performance and return on investment.
• Willingness and ability to travel for business when required to support deployment work across sites.

Preferred background

• Experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or operations environments supporting transformation or deployment initiatives.
• Exposure to systems implementation or process improvement projects.
• Project management certifications, plus familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or process excellence methods.
• Experience working across multiple sites or within a global organization.

Additional information

This is an initial 12-month contract with a strong possibility of extension. The assignment is fully remote from Ireland, with travel expected as needed for deployment support.

Orion Group is an established international recruitment business founded in 1987, with operations across multiple countries and a broad focus on engineering, commercial, scientific, skilled trades, life sciences, manufacturing, renewables, and related sectors.