Senior Project Manager

Overview

Senior Project Manager – PMO

Location: Craigavon

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (core hours between 10:00–16:00, Monday to Friday); hybrid working available

Salary: Competitive, plus an excellent benefits package

Business Unit: Almac Clinical Services

Open To: Internal and External Applicants

Ref No: HRJOB11177

The Role

Almac Clinical Services is a global leader in clinical trial solutions, supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide. Our expert teams deliver innovative project management and operational excellence across a range of complex projects and programmes.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Project Management Office (PMO) as a Senior Project Manager.

In this role, you will bring significant project management expertise to successfully manage complex projects and programmes, delivering against business objectives across all Almac sites. You will lead by example in project management discipline, control, and delivery, driving best practice in scope management, accelerated delivery, and continuous improvement.

Projects may span engineering, information systems, process improvement, and facilities initiatives, working with a diverse range of global stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, plan, execute, and close complex projects and programmes, ensuring robust schedules, governance frameworks, and communication strategies
• Proactively manage risk, resolve issues, and drive accelerated delivery
• Maintain strong project control through established business processes (including GxP), budget management, and project documentation
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including Executive leadership, ensuring clear and accurate project reporting
• Manage small programmes or large, complex projects and provide support and supervision to project management staff
• Identify, recommend, and implement opportunities for continuous improvement
• Assess, deliver, and support training and mentoring initiatives within the department

What We Are Looking For

• We are keen to hear from candidates who hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification), ideally in Life Sciences, Mathematics, or IT, or who can demonstrate significant experience in a senior project management or programme management role
• Current PRINCE2 or PMP Project Management certification

Essential Criteria

• Significant, proven experience in senior project management or programme management roles, including detailed project planning, risk management, and resource balancing
• Experience preparing business cases and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for stakeholders at all levels, up to and including Executive leadership
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, or mentoring experience
• Direct interaction and communication with Executive-level project stakeholders

Desirable Criteria

• Current PRINCE2 or PMP Project Management certification
• MBA (or equivalent qualification)
• Experience working within a GMP or regulated environment
• Experience working as a Scrum Master within an Agile environment
• Experience leading projects involving global or third-party participants

What We Offer

A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package is available, including annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, healthcare reimbursement scheme, and the opportunity to play a meaningful role in advancing human health worldwide.

Further information on the essential and desirable criteria required for this role can be found in the Job Description attached to this advert.

Apply Now

Apply online and tailor your CV to clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role.

Closing Date

Applications will close at 5pm on 17th May 2026.

Recruitment Agencies – Please Note

Almac will only accept applications from agencies or business partners that have been formally invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Any speculative candidate CVs submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited, and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.

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