Project Manager

Project Manager

Kneat enables regulated organizations to move from paper-based validation to intelligent, digitized, paperless solutions. And we do it through the ongoing development of a powerful, purpose-built software platform. In 2014, after eight years of intensive software development, we launched Kneat Gx—the world’s most advanced validation software to help revolutionize the speed, precision, transparency, and intelligence of validation in the Life Sciences sector. Our solution is now used by some of the world’s leading Life Sciences companies.

What we’re looking for

Kneat is looking to hire a Project Manager to work as part of our Consulting team which is responsible for deploying our enterprise software platform to large globally dispersed customers. This is a hybrid role, working as part of a Global team. The office location is Limerick, Ireland.

This is a Project Management role requiring strong experience of delivering customer facing projects to the life science industry. It includes scoping, planning, estimating, implementation management, budget management, customer stakeholder management and management of multi-functional teams often spread across several global locations.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end project responsibility ensuring successful delivery to the client.
• Engage with clients to agree project scope, budget, quality, resources and schedule.
• Responsible for the co-ordination, resourcing and delivery for multiple projects running concurrently to meet the defined project constraints of scope, time and cost.
• Work with all external and internal stakeholders to ensure that all client commitments are communicated and understood ensuring the delivered project meets the client expectations.
• Work with the Kneat services team in prioritising projects.
• Gain an understanding of the Kneat software from a functional, technical and customer use case perspective.
• Contribution to the development and continuous improvement of the project management function.
• Regular reporting to management on project progress.
• Commercial and operational management of a service portfolio, ensuring Consultancy service delivery is monitored and commercially administered in line with departmental P&L framework.

Minimum qualifications

• Degree qualified with more than 5 years’ experience in client facing project/programme management.
• Excellent project management skills with demonstrable experience in the delivery of projects to large customers.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, think on your feet, and to engage in effective communications with both the business and technical stakeholders
• Experience with ERP systems such as Netsuite.
• Knowledgeable with contracting, billing and general project and services accounting governance.
• Comfortable working with change.
• Creative problem-solving abilities.

Nice to haves

• A project management qualification such as PMP or PRINCE2 would be beneficial.
• Strong English written and oral communication skills
• Would suit a strong candidate with experience in a regulated environment, such as life sciences, either directly or as a vendor.
• Experience with validation process’ such as CSV or CQV.
• Good documentation authoring ability

What we offer you

At Kneat, we truly value ideas and collaboration so we’ve created an environment that builds, protects, and celebrates teamwork. Our strong culture is central to our continued success. 

We offer programs and rewards that one would expect from a highly successful and growing technology company. 

• A fantastic culture, team, and energy.
  
• Competitive compensation.
  
• Comprehensive benefits package.
  
• Flexible work arrangements.
  
• Training and professional development.
  

All applicants will need to fulfill the requirements necessary to obtain a background check.

Kneat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities or special needs to perform these essential functions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to complete this application form, please contact us at +353 (0)612 038 26 (Ext 2004) or email us at [email protected] for assistance.