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Senior Project Manager - Global NPD

  • Division: Engineering
  • Contact Email: amy.newell@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 25620

We are partnering with a Co. Galway client who are actively looking to hire a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional NPD programmes across multiple product categories from concept through to global launch. This is an exciting role with a growing organisation who are expanding their teams.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of product development programmes, ensuring scope, timelines and milestones are met
  • Develop and manage integrated project plans across engineering, regulatory, quality, supply chain, and commercial functions
  • Drive cross-functional alignment and accountability across global teams
  • Manage budgets, resources, risks, and critical path dependencies
  • Coordinate regulatory timelines and ensure documentation readiness
  • Oversee change control, risk mitigation, and post-launch activities
  • Support go-to-market readiness and transition to lifecycle management

Requirements

  • Degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or related field
  • 8+ years’ experience managing complex NPD programmes, ideally in regulated industries (e.g. medical devices, consumer health, cosmetics)
  • Strong knowledge of project methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and design control processes
  • Experience with project planning tools (e.g. MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet)
  • Proven ability to manage stakeholders, resolve conflict, and deliver in fast-paced environments
  • Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent) preferred
  • Willingness to travel occasionally (c.10%)


For a confidential discussion, a more detailed job spec and more information on the role, please contact Amy Newell amy.newell@collinsmcnicholas.ie 091-706718



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