Project Manager - Bespoke Medical Device Automation

Location: Galway, Ireland (flexibility will be considered)

Department: PMO

Reports To: PMO Director

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Company

MMT Automation is a leading provider of bespoke, high-precision automated systems for the medical device industry. As a full turnkey supplier, we manage the complete project lifecycle from proof-of-principle exploration through mechanical design, electrical design, controls development, build, assembly, test, FAT, and site deployment. Our projects regularly incorporate robotics, servo systems, machine vision, linear motion, laser processing, welding technologies, and complex safety-critical automation.

Our customer base includes global medical device manufacturers who depend on MMT to deliver compliant, high-performance automation on time and to specification. As we continue to scale, we are investing in our PMO function to enhance delivery consistency, governance, and customer experience and this role sits at the heart of that.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused Project Manager role with genuine scope and visibility. You will own end-to-end delivery of large bespoke automation projects, serving as the primary customer interface and working closely with our mechanical, electrical, controls, and build teams throughout every project phase.

You will also contribute directly to the continued development of MMT's PMO, shaping processes, governance models, and delivery standards as the function grows. If you are an experienced PM who thrives in complex, engineering-led environments and wants a role where your work has real impact, this is it.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Lead full lifecycle management of automation projects from initiation through to customer handover.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, risk logs, and project workbooks.
• Drive project governance including change control, stage gates, progress reporting, and technical reviews.
• Ensure project scope, technical requirements, and deliverables are clearly defined and actively managed.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary customer point of contact across all project matters.
• Facilitate customer meetings, design reviews, FAT planning, and status updates.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with stakeholders in regulated medical device environments.

Engineering Coordination

• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, controls, and assembly teams throughout delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional resources and manage interdependencies between disciplines.
• Support engineering teams by removing blockers, clarifying requirements, and ensuring smooth workflow.

Risk, Compliance & Quality

• Own project risk identification, mitigation, and contingency planning.
• Ensure all project work aligns with medical device industry standards, internal quality procedures, and customer-specific requirements.
• Support documentation compliance including URS, FDS, DDS, SDS, FAT protocols, and validation-related deliverables.

Commercial Control

• Manage project budgets, EAC, margin protection, and financial reporting.
• Control scope changes and lead commercial negotiations where required.
• Support costing, proposals, and estimates where applicable.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the development of PMO processes, templates, governance models, and delivery standards.
• Provide lessons learned and recommend improvements to support ongoing PMO maturity.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• 5+ years of project management experience in automation, engineering, manufacturing, or a regulated technical environment.
• Proven track record managing complex, custom-engineered, multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design processes and automated system development.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and customer-facing skills.
• Experience managing budgets, EAC, schedules, risk, and change control.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with regulated environments, medical device, pharma, or life sciences preferred.
• Proficiency with project planning tools such as MS Project or equivalent.

Desirable

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Formal PM qualification: PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA, or equivalent.
• Experience delivering FAT/SAT activities, machine builds, or equipment commissioning.
• Understanding of GAMP, ISO 13485, or relevant quality management frameworks.