Head of Business Operations and Project Management

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We have a exciting opportunity for an experienced Operations Project Manager to join our team in Westport an initial 12 month Fixed Term Contract .
The Operations Project Manager at AbbVie Westport leads cross-functional initiatives in the Eye Care Business Unit, focusing on delivering projects that align with cost, compliance (FDA, HPRA, EPA), safety, and customer requirements. This role will be key in driving measurable improvements and delivering business unit objectives through innovative project management, offering exceptional development opportunities within an engaging, focused and highly-driven Central Service department.

Lead and coordinate project planning, execution, and closure activities related to manufacturing operations.

• Develop, maintain and manage project timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with projects, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Track project progress, prepare status reports.
• Provide regular stakeholder feedback, ensuring transparency and alignment with business goals.
• Facilitate and lead workshops and initiatives focused on process improvement methodologies (such as Lean or Six Sigma), engaging teams to contribute with their ideas.
• Lead (indirectly) cross-functional teams including for example operations, engineering, quality, regulatory, supply chain, and other departments to deliver high-impact projects with clear milestones, tracking progress against KPIs and timelines, and driving accountability across departments.
• Manage change controls, Prepare and deliver training plans necessary for project go-live/implementation.
• Develop, implement, and manage a robust set of project management KPIs for the Eye Care Business Unit, ensuring continuous improvement and successful project delivery by measuring and reporting on key milestones.

Partner with business unit managers to develop and deploy effective action plans for issues, ensuring proactive resolution and performance enhancement.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement by proactively identifying opportunities to enhance processes, efficiency, quality, and safety, ensuring best practices are adopted across teams.
Support process improvement initiatives in eye care manufacturing and related departments, leveraging data-driven insights from KPI tracking.
Foster a culture of continuous learning by developing training modules in conjunction with department leaders to support professional growth within teams.
Identify and lead process enhancement projects, ensuring strict compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
Support audits, inspections, and regulatory filings related to projects.
Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a Pharmaceutical-related discipline

• Demonstrated experience in developing and utilizing Project management methodologies
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget in a regulated manufacturing environment (preferrable aseptic / fill and finish)
• Experience in leading continuous improvement initiatives and change management.

This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious project managers seeking to make a significant impact while growing their careers inside a highly focused and driven central service team. You will be empowered to innovate, measure success, and lead change to help shape the future of the Eye Care Business Unit.
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