Senior Project Manager

Date: Nov 7, 2024

Location: Athlone, L, IE

Company: Teleflex

Position Summary

Project Darwin is a global strategic initiative within Teleflex. The key objective of this project is to successfully deploy a global TMS (Transport Management System) and data warehousing solution. This system is required for the financial and operational management of Teleflex's Global Transport network. The system will provide real-time visibility, cost audit functionality, as well as detailed reporting on all elements of Teleflex's Transport network.

This role will be the Project Lead responsible for all project management activities associated with the successful delivery of this new system, both internally and with our suppliers/partners. This position requires a candidate with the ability to manage a broad set of activities, as described below.

This role is a 14month  contact role. 

Principal Responsibilities

  • Lead all site/multisite implementation activities associated with the rollout of the future solution.
  • Lead TMS Global implementation at TFX sites, 3PLs, Sterilisers, 3PFGs, Raw material Suppliers and Transport Suppliers.
  • Responsible for ensuring the system and data warehousing solutions meet the needs and requirements of the business.
  • Develops and manages project schedules to ensure all milestones are met, including leading and managing a team to transition site/s from current processes and systems ensuring all local procedures are updated and reflect the new global process.
  • Actively identify risks to any element of the project and pro-actively work to find solutions.
  • Ensures there is effective engagement and alignment with site and global leadership.
  • Interfaces directly with business and process partners to understand their needs and objectives first-hand.
  • Work with SMEs, site champions and functions to integrate the global TMS solution into the site while minimizing impact to the business as part of cutover.

Education / Experience Requirements

  • Strong project management and organisational change management skills
  • Understanding of Design Control, Change Control, Product Life Cycle Management,
  • 5+ years experience in an Project or Programme Role required
  • TMS knowledge is a distinct advantage
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills, developing creative solutions
  • Manage personnel directly or indirectly to achieve the objectives of the project.
  • Excellent written, presentation, communication, and investigation skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Power Bi.
  • PMP Certification required
  • Experience with deployment of Global TMS or equivalent system roll out

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

  • Strong people management skills
  • Approachable and enthusiastic.
  • Flexible and adaptable.
  • Innovative
  • Good organizational skills with cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Good judgment and problem solving ability & is capable of understanding the impact of decision making on both Teleflex and their customers.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: (10%)

Work - 3 Days in Office / 2 Days Remote (Non Negotiable) 

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