Job Overview

 Role Definition 

Manages projects or programs successfully to meet on-time, on-cost, and on-quality criteria. Thorough understanding of project/program management methodologies and tools.  A contributor to the strategic direction of the project management organization. 

Job Requirements

Responsibilities 

•    Plans, budgets, and secures staffing for the projects/programs they manage. 
•    Effectively completes projects/programs on-time, on-cost, and on-quality. 
•    Manages risks, issues, and compliance across programs and/or projects under their responsibility. 
•    Resolves conflicts and effectively escalates topics appropriately on projects or programs they manage. 
•    Clearly communicates tasks, roles, expectations, and accountabilities to all team members on a regular basis. 
•    Promotes and develops best practices in project management. 
•    Works across organizational boundaries and functions to drive improvement and resolve escalated issues. 
•    Documents project and program Lessons Learned to foster continuous improvement. 
•    Provides training and consulting for other program/project managers when needed. Provides technical and analytical guidance to project teams. 
•    Acts as an independent reviewer for other project managers in the PMO organization.
•    Supports different stages of the project management lifecycle, utilizing the tools and techniques to produce reports on performance, budgets, and schedules. 

What your background should look like

 Candidate Profile – Education, Experience, Requirements

•    Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field with 15+ years of experience; or master’s degree with 12+ years of experience.
•    Formal project or program management education. PMP certification preferred. 
•    Medical device experience preferred. 
•    Extensive experience in project, program, and resource management. 
•    Experience including evaluation of projects, programs, and business cases.
•    Skilled in CAD software applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management tools.
•    Knowledge of business systems such as SAP.
•    Ability to travel up to 25 to 40% if needed

Competencies