Projects & Sustainability Manager

Projects & Sustainability Manager

Location: Galway

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

I am currently partnering with a leading manufacturing organisation in Galway that is seeking an experienced Projects & Sustainability Manager to join its team. This is a high-impact role that combines project management, sustainability leadership, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will lead key business projects while driving environmental initiatives and supporting long-term sustainability goals across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability initiatives and environmental improvement programmes across the business.
• Identify opportunities to reduce environmental impact and improve operational efficiency.
• Manage projects from concept through to implementation across multiple functions.
• Oversee capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Technical, and Health & Safety teams.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and communicate updates to key stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and environmental awareness.
• Deliver training and guidance on sustainability best practices.
• Support compliance with environmental standards, legislation, and certification requirements.
• Drive waste reduction, process optimisation, and productivity improvements.

Essential Requirements

• Experience managing projects within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong project planning, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Proven track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable Experience

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Project Management, Environmental Sustainability, Business Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience leading sustainability, ESG, or environmental programmes.
• CAPEX project management experience.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and AutoCAD.
• Experience managing supplier and contractor relationships.

Key Competencies

• Project Management
• Sustainability & ESG
• Continuous Improvement
• Operational Excellence
• Stakeholder Management
• Leadership
• Budget Management
• Change Management
• Process Improvement
• Communication & Collaboration

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping sustainability strategy.
• Excellent rewards package in addition to competitive salary
• Diverse portfolio of projects with significant business impact.
• High level of visibility and engagement with senior leadership.
• Strong opportunities for career development and progression.
• Collaborative and innovative manufacturing environment.