About Me
My name is Margarite Foran
A native of Cork city, a family person who enjoys nature walks, reading and documentaries and last but not least always...always wanting to learn new things!
Learn continually - there's always 'one more thing' to learn! - Steve Jobs
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As a PM with over 15 years of experience, I have a unique perspective that allows me to take a holistic view of projects. I am skilled in both 'top down' and 'bottom up' approaches, ensuring that every aspect is considered. My commitment to delivering exceptional results and exceeding expectations has been the driving force behind my success. I believe in thinking outside the box and taking innovative approaches to bring projects home on time and within budget. I am dedicated to ensuring that my team is brought along the journey, fostering collaboration, and achieving collective success.
My Work Experience
My career journey!
Stryker
Program Manager
Jun'01 - Apr'19
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Lead PMO activities for site tying in with leadership and continuously coach staff on Project Management techniques. Deployed project management processes and training of such to project managers.
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Provide PM leadership to Project Engineers and Project Managers
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Lead large capital investment or process improvement projects
Regeneron
CMC Program Manager
May'21 - Oct'22
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Johnson & Johnson
Program Manager
Apr'19 - May'21
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Leading NPI (Additive) programs for launch of new products including Additive products.
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Continuously coach staff on Project Management techniques.
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Provide PM leadership to Project Engineers and Project Managers.
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Directs NPI team in all aspects of product launch phases through to commercialization
Johnson & Johnson
Program Manager
Oct'22 - Present
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Leading NPI (Additive) programs for launch of new products including Additive products.
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Continuously coach staff on Project Management techniques.
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Provide PM leadership to Project Engineers and Project Managers.
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Directs NPI team in all aspects of product launch phases through to commercialization
Skills
Efficiency Amplified. Result Driven
Team Player
Working part of a team daily in work and as part of my current Master's. Key here is listening, resolving any risks/issues and being organised. Plan your day - work your plan
Leader
Ability to oversee complex projects, coordinate tasks with team, motivate and encourage all the team.
Hand in Hand with Leadership is Communication
Communicator
I have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Able to communicate effectively to ensure projects move forward and everyone is working towards the same end goal.
Always listening and asking questions
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My Strengths - describes what I do best!
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Strategic - Can create alternative ways to proceed, can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues
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Learner - have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. Able to absorb and analyze information that informs better decisions.
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Achiever - make things happen. Works hard and possess a great deal of stamina.
Education
My journey in education - I always want to learn to enhance the roles I have worked in and my current role
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MSc in Project Management
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Masters (MBus) in International Business
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MSc in Packaging Management & Technology
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BSc (Hons) in Advanced Manufacturing Technology
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Diploma in Project Management