What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at IPL Schoeller?
Who We Are
On July 1, 2025, IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller (the ‘company’). The Company’s operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants).
The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across a range of end market segments including returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers and agricultural packaging. The company employs c.4,100 employees across North America (1,600 employees) and Europe (2,500 employees.)
The role
As Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing projects related to Project Horizon. Project Horizon is our company wide Transformation program designed to simplify our business, achieve clearer ways of working, stronger alignment and a shared future direction. Your expertise in project management and business acumen will be crucial in ensuring projects fit the business needs and are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will collaborate across teams to drive project execution and deliver. A strong business background in manufacturing, problem-solving, resource management, and stakeholder coordination will be essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Delivery
On July 1, 2025, IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller (the ‘company’). The Company’s operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants).
The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across a range of end market segments including returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers and agricultural packaging. The company employs c.4,100 employees across North America (1,600 employees) and Europe (2,500 employees.)
The role
As Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing projects related to Project Horizon. Project Horizon is our company wide Transformation program designed to simplify our business, achieve clearer ways of working, stronger alignment and a shared future direction. Your expertise in project management and business acumen will be crucial in ensuring projects fit the business needs and are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will collaborate across teams to drive project execution and deliver. A strong business background in manufacturing, problem-solving, resource management, and stakeholder coordination will be essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Delivery
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of projects under the umbrella of Project Horizon
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.
- Coordinate multi-disciplinary SME inputs and ensure timely and quality delivery of assigned workstreams.
- Oversee creation and maintenance of project documentation, including workplans, status reports, and deliverables.
- Identify and assess project risks and dependencies.
- Manage third parties’ deliverables where required
- Support project budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking as required
- Provide regular updates to internal leadership on project progress, risks, and issues.
- Apply advanced project management methodologies and frameworks to projects
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and support the development of internal delivery standards and best practices.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. management, business, economics, or engineering).
- Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.
- Proven track record in delivering complex projects in fast-paced environment
- Experience supporting multi-disciplinary teams and engaging senior stakeholders.
- Strong leadership and team management skills to coordinate cross-functional teams.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills for troubleshooting project challenges.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills for stakeholder engagement
- Proficiency in project management software