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As a Lead Planner / Scheduler, you'll be a key leader within our growing Projects & Scheduling team, playing an important role in both project delivery and the development of our planning capability. While you'll lead planning activities on some of our largest and most complex projects, you'll also have the opportunity to mentor and develop others, influence planning best practice, and help shape the future direction of the function.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner who is ready to broaden their impact, take on greater leadership responsibility, and build a long-term career with a company that invests in its people. You'll work closely with project teams, clients, and senior stakeholders, helping drive successful project outcomes while developing the skills and experience needed for future Planning Manager leadership roles.
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In this role, you will:
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Lead planning and scheduling activities for large-scale process and manufacturing projects valued at €100M+.
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Provide guidance, support and mentorship to planners, graduates and new team members.
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Help develop a high-performing planning team through coaching and knowledge sharing.
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Take ownership of project schedules across the full project lifecycle, from design through construction, commissioning and handover.
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Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Construction Managers and clients to ensure successful project delivery.
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Build trusted relationships with clients and become a key point of contact on all planning-related matters.
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Set project milestones, monitor progress and drive actions to keep projects on track.
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Lead schedule reviews, planning workshops and project control meetings.
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Carry out critical path analysis and identify risks, opportunities and recovery strategies.
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Develop and improve project controls tools, reporting and planning processes.
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Provide clear schedule updates and performance reports to project teams and clients.
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Support the continued growth and development of the Planning and Project Controls function.
To be considered for this role, you must have significant experience supporting pharmaceutical projects and have a strong understanding of the specific phases of the pharmaceutical (capital) project lifecycle.
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Why Join Us?
This is more than a project planning role. It's an opportunity to be part of a growing team where you can make a real impact, develop your leadership skills, and help shape how major projects are delivered. You'll work on high-profile projects, collaborate with talented colleagues, mentor the next generation of planners, and be supported in building a rewarding long-term career.
Ideal for an experienced Senior Planner who enjoys leading others, influencing project delivery, and is looking to take the next step towards a Planning Manager or leadership position
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.
This role is based at the Cork office, with hybrid working arrangements.
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