STAFF PROJECT MANAGER ENGINEER

Job Overview

The Project Manager is responsible for meeting project scope, schedule, and budget milestones.  The individual will develop and manage project plans and will be responsible to ensure all project deadlines are met. Coordinates, develops and monitors the implementation of organizational projects in tandem with business goals and objectives.

Job Requirements

• Essential Functions:
  •Lead assigned Core Teams to achieve defined objectives.
  •Manage project scope, schedule, and budget for projects within the assigned business segment.
  •Develop & manage projects plans and (as needed) gap closure plans.
  •Follow established Stage Gate processes and assure integrity of project deliverables.
  •Plan & lead Stage Gate reviews to business segment management.
  •Utilize enterprise level project systems to manage project plans, data, and actions.
  •Manage project capital budgets and assure execution in alignment with business unit financial plan.
  •Assure completion & integrity of Design History File deliverables within enterprise level Quality Management Systems.
  •Assure projects are completed in accordance with business unit objectives for On-Time Delivery and Quality.
  •Establish and maintain project scope throughout the project lifecycle, including initial setting of scope, and scope change management.
  •Establish and maintain an accurate project schedule using Microsoft project based on commitment from Core team members, customer, and all project stakeholders.
  •Identify necessary project resources.  
  •Conduct status meetings with internal Core Team and external customers.
  •Report out on project status as needed.
  •Track project lessons learned and manage best practices.
  •Proactively identify & resolve risks & issues and establish escalation path on all projects.
  •Manage project communication, risks, and schedules.
  •Conduct project closeout meetings and post launch reviews.
  •Conduct costing reviews.
  •Meet all established project deadlines.  Clearly communicate roles, expectations, and accountabilities to team members on a regular basis.  Be a resource to facilitate the resolution of project issues.  Regularly keep management informed of problems, issues, and status of on-going projects.
  •Mentor Project Managers & Engineers on business system, procedures, and project management tools. 
  •Develop and manage a positive customer relationship. Overseeing/mentoring Core Team members as needed to ensure customers’ expectations are met or exceeded during project execution activities.
• Evaluating project designs, processes and methodologies. Providing technical expertise to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
• Assessing project performance, risks and issues. Developing solutions to meet quality compliance and best standards.
• Performing critical-path analysis and implementing work-around plans to ensure timely and successful completion of projects.
• Recommending on minimization of costs, value engineering initiatives, and improving productivity.

What your background should look like

equired Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Education:
•Eight or more years of demonstrated Project Management experience in design & manufacture of hard goods within technology, medical device, or similar regulated industry working with internal and external customers.  
•Knowledge of FDA regulations preferred.
•Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects and meet scope, schedule, and budget required.
•Experience in managing global teams.
•Demonstrated leadership of project teams within a matrix environment.
•Experience in formal Stage Gate project lifecycle processes.
•Basic knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and cable or assembly design principles required.
•Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication, problem solving, and working on multiple projects required.
•Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Project, on-line collaboration tools, and databases required.
•PMP certification desireable

Competencies