Paul O'farrell
About Paul O'farrell
Paul O'Farrell is a Senior Project Manager at Boston Scientific, with extensive experience in managing high complexity projects and a strong background in engineering and project management.
Current Position at Boston Scientific
Paul O'farrell is currently serving as a Senior Project Manager at Boston Scientific since 2021. In this role, he works out of Cork, County Cork, Ireland. Paul focuses on managing high-complexity projects and deploying his strategic mindset toward effective implementation. His leadership style is marked by inclusivity and motivation, which helps in steering diverse project teams towards achieving set objectives.
Previous Roles at DePuy Synthes
Prior to his current role, Paul O'farrell held several positions at DePuy Synthes over the years. From 2020 to 2021, he served as the Engineering Manager NPI in Cork, Ireland. He was also the NPI Senior Project Manager from 2018 to 2020, and earlier in 2018, he was a Project Manager for four months. Between 2016 and 2017, he worked as a Program Manager at the same company. These roles have equipped him with substantial expertise in project management and engineering innovations.
Experience at CPM Ireland
Paul's career at CPM Ireland showcased his versatility in various managerial roles. From 2014 to 2016, he served as Project Manager, Retail Channel & Partner Manager. He also held the positions of Program Manager and New Business Manager between 2012 and 2015. His earlier tenure as Channel Performance Manager (2011-2012) and National Sales Manager (2009-2010) further diversified his professional portfolio. His inclusive motivational style played a key role in these positions.
Educational Background
Paul O'farrell's formal education began at St Colman's College, Fermoy, where he achieved his Leaving Certificate from 1988 to 1994. He then attended the University of Limerick, attaining a BEng in Mechanical Engineering between 1994 and 1998. Furthering his expertise, he earned a Certified Project Management Diploma & IPMA Level D from the Institute of Project Management Ireland in 2016. In 2018, he received a Design Control Requirements Certificate from AAMI.
Other Professional Experiences
Before joining Boston Scientific, Paul O'farrell served in several other organizations. From 2002 to 2009, he was the Director/Owner of Ardmore Marketing Ltd., operating in Spain and New Zealand. At Tellabs, between 1998 and 2001, he worked as a Process & NPI Engineer in Drogheda, Ireland. These experiences contributed to his extensive project management skills and ability to handle diverse roles efficiently.