CapEX Planner Scheduler
Location: Limerick, Ireland
Department: IOPS Technical Operations (Tech Ops)

Position Summary
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced CapEX Planner Scheduler to join a world-class biopharmaceutical leader at our state-of-the-art facility in Limerick. This role is key to driving the planning and execution of multiple capital projects, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards, operational efficiency, and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and control for capital projects within IOPS, managing all stages from engineering to GMP production readiness.

• Create and manage project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring accuracy, resource balancing, and deadline achievement.

• Develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Level 3-5 schedules, and implement effective reporting tools for project insights.

• Engage cross-functional teams to gather input, drive collaboration, and ensure transparent project communication.

• Analyse contractor schedules and integrate multiple inputs into a master schedule for complex capital investments.

• Apply Critical Path Method (CPM) techniques to forecast risks and manage project timelines.

• Lead schedule risk assessments and maintain the Project Risk Register.

• Chair weekly planning meetings and facilitate planning workshops to align stakeholders and drive execution.

• Deliver real-time schedule tracking and updates via earned value analysis, S-curves, and dashboards in PowerPoint and other reporting formats.

• Establish and monitor KPIs for continuous improvement in planning performance.

• Champion compliance with all cGxP (e.g. GMP, GDP) and safety protocols.

• Promote a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning across IOPS.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience in lieu).

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or capital projects environment.

• Expert-level proficiency with Oracle Primavera P6.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging across audiences.

Why Join Us?
Be part of a mission-driven company that is transforming lives through innovative science. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects in a dynamic, collaborative environment with clear paths for development and career progression. 

For further information on this role please contact Hannah Talbot 
Phone: 086 107 0950
Email: engineering@hero.ie

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