Process Department Manager - Dublin Business Unit

Overview

To support our continued growth in the Pharma, Food and Med Tech sectors in our Ireland business, PM Group are seeking to appoint a Department Manager to lead the Process team in our Dublin office.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the Department Manager is responsible for the management and development of the Process department. The Process Department Manager is responsible for the delivery of process deliverables including calculations block and process flow diagrams, P&ID’s, lists, etc. from feasibility stage to detailed design.

Who we are

PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 4,000+ people.  We are world leaders in the pharma, food, medtech and mission critical sectors. From our network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US, we work with the world's leading organisations.  We are focused on growing a sustainable business centred around our people, our clients and trade partners.

Responsibilities

Key Administrative Duties:

• Manage the day-to-day tasks of the Process department -
  • Resource planning.
  • Ensure activities follow company workflows.
  • Maintain strong client relationships to attract, win, and deliver projects.
  • Provide leadership to the team, communicate company/team/individual goals, and set clear performance expectations.
• Responsibility for the Process graduate development programme.
• Recruitment and development of personnel – internal training, performance appraisals, mentoring etc. for all personnel in the Process department.
• Develop systems to improve and standardise project execution.
• Performance management and reward activities for the department.
• Participate in proposal and business development activities.
• Actively support the CPD (Continuous Professional Development)
• Lead project governance activities such as single discipline design reviews and project health checks.
• Maintain and improve quality standards within the department.
• Demonstrate and promote core values and codes of practice within the Department.
• Engage and support the alignment / continuous development of inter-office workshare across several company locations.
• Champion digital improvements within the department.

Key Technical Responsibilities:

• Champion Health & Safety in design and construction within the Process department.
• Mentoring Junior to Senior Engineers to improve and develop their skill sets within the department.
• Support Process design related improvements via the EMF and other forums as necessary.
• Support the development of the Process MOE (Multi-Office Execution) capability.
  
• Lead commercial and risk reviews of projects
  
• As required function as a Lead on Projects.
  
• Ensure the Process Department is aligned with the PM Group Digital Project Delivery strategy.
  
• Participate in projects, particularly at Concept and BOD (Basis of Design) stages and during Design Reviews.
  
• Develop execution strategies for projects.
  
• Estimating and scoping of projects. Defining the extent of project deliverables and overseeing the implementation of Process design scope.
  
• Refine and improve the interaction with other Disciplines.
  
• Interact with Clients with a view to building positive working relationships and securing future Projects / Opportunities.
  
• Lead innovation within the Process Department.
  
• Responsible for all aspects of technical quality of discipline deliverables including checking, use of proper forms and work procedures along with all discipline related calculations and respective software programs.
  
• Develop / identify suitable tools, procedures, and standards to enhance the discipline.
  
• Adhere to the company quality system as written in the Quality Manual, Quality Procedures and the Standard Operating Procedures and the specific project procedures.
  
• Continuous improvement and alignment with the Central Engineering Group along with implementing procedures.
  

Qualifications

Education & experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Chemical OR Mechanical Engineering
• Strong preference for professional status (e.g., Chartered Engineer or discipline equivalent).
• Team management experience within project engineering, pharma / bio life sciences, medical devices, food, mission critical or similar industry Demonstrated ability to successfully win and deliver business projects.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in discipline area with a minimum of 5 years in a design office environment. Must have previous experience as the Process Design Lead on projects.

Essential skills:

• Technically competent on all aspects of discipline design.
• Design Co-ordination across multiple disciplines, AE team, Vendors and System Owners.
• Strong management and leadership skills and commercial awareness.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, multi-tasking and communication skills.
• Ability to build, lead, develop and motivate a team of high-performing professionals.

Other:

Although the role is primarily office-based some site-based work will be required. Occasional in-country and overseas travel may also be necessary.

Why PM Group?

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy. Click here to read more in our Corporate Responsibility & Health and Safety Report 2024.

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.