Project Manager, Operations

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operations Project Manager to join our team in Westport on a 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.

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• 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 and prepare status reports.
  
• Provide regular stakeholder feedback, ensuring transparency and alignment with business goals.
  
• Facilitate meetings, resolve issues, and ensure effective communication across departments.
  
• Facilitate and lead workshops and initiatives focused on process improvement methodologies (such as Lean or Six Sigma), engaging teams to contribute ideas.
  
• Lead cross‑functional teams—including 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, and 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 and empower cross‑functional teams, leveraging strong influencing and negotiation skills to achieve shared objectives and foster a positive team culture.
  
• 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.
  

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• 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 (preferable aseptic / fill and finish).
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate, build trust, and inspire cross‑functional teams.
  
• Experience in leading continuous improvement initiatives and change management.
  

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