We are seeking an experienced Project Specialist for a high-impact contract role focused on managing the end-to-end readiness lifecycle for large-scale industrial retrofits and new manufacturing line introductions. This role drives the cross-functional coordination required to clear all operational, technical, and compliance milestones, ensuring a seamless and high-performance project handover.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Lifecycle Management: Organise and control all Project Readiness activities for medium to large-scale equipment installations and facility retrofits.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Drive the Project Readiness team, developing comprehensive plans, detailed timelines, and resource requirement maps to ensure successful project delivery.
- Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary liaison between the readiness workstream and the Senior Project Leader/Sponsor, ensuring a transparent and effective communication chain.
- Risk & Mitigation: Proactively identify project roadblocks and technical risks; develop and execute mitigation strategies to protect key project milestones.
- Budget & Strategy: Assist in determining budget requirements and present strategic options/proposals to management and key stakeholders.
- Technical Documentation: Produce high-quality technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and compliance reports. Standalone technical writing tasks may be required to support broader project validation and compliance.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Education: A Level 8 Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Biochemical).
- Technical Literacy: Familiarity with engineering documentation, such as P&IDs, Electrical SLDs, and complex data templates.
- Previous experience within a GMP pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing environment.
- A background in maintenance engineering, reliability programs, or capital project management.
- A "Safety First" mindset and a collaborative team spirit.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to provide cost-effective solutions that align with organizational goals.
