Staff Project Manager_NPD_12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Job Overview

Responsible for managing a project team and driving project performance, resource planning, staffing, risk management, and communication. The focus will be on On-Time Delivery, scope, schedule, and budget objective attainment of multiple strategic projects of high complexity (Types II & 1) and high risk.

Job Responsibilities

• Achieve On-Time Delivery objectives, manage scheduling, and report progress.
• Hold core teams accountable for schedules, deliverables, and project performance.
• Oversee budget alignment, capital expenditures, and resource planning.
• Track lessons learned, manage best practices, and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead and participate in Phase Gate Reviews, ensuring compliance with Product Lifecycle tools.
• Maintain accurate project reporting, time tracking, resource planning and risk management.
• Resolve project conflicts, establish escalation paths, and support strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate the resolution of project issues by team members.
• Ensure project closeout meetings, post-launch reviews, and process compliance.
• Communicate roles, expectations, and accountabilities clearly to all stakeholders.
• Manage programs consisting of multiple projects, collaborate with functional managers, and drive PMO best practices.
• Coach and mentor junior project managers, contribute to PMO governance, and promote a strong team climate.
• May supervise and have administrative responsibilities over junior project managers.
• Engage in problem-solving and interact directly with customers.

• Directly interacts with customers

Qualifications

• 5+ years of demonstrated Project/Program Management experience in technology or Medical Device Manufacturing working with internal and external customers required. 
• Experience managing complex projects (Type II & I) in a global setting with some experience in managing others.
• Level 8 degree in a related discipline.
• Experience in the matrix management of a project team.

Key Requirements

• Project Management: Formal training required; PMP certification preferred. Experience with LEANPD, Waterfall, and Agile methodologies. Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects and programs and meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Product & Regulatory Knowledge: New product introduction experience required; knowledge of FDA regulations preferred.
• Leadership & Communication: Strong business acumen, ability to communicate with senior management and customers, and lead local/global teams.
• Project Execution: Proven ability to manage multiple projects/programs, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget compliance.
• Technical & Process Expertise: Experience with Product/Project Lifecycle implementation, risk and change management, and manufacturing principles.
• Tools & Systems: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project, collaboration tools, and databases.
• Soft Skills: Results-oriented mindset, problem-solving, decision-making, negotiation, change management and influence.
• Travel: Willingness to travel up to 10% annually.

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