Project Manager – Engineering/Manufacturing

Job Summary:

Primary Job Function:

Manage major projects or a combination of projects. Serve as the business facilitator for all operational projects. Manages the development and implementation of Resource Management, &  Project Reporting involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery implementation of new or existing products projects.

Serve as the Department Lead on the following, but is not limited to:

• Cost Improvement
• Quality Improvements
• Product Launches
• Product End-of-Life
• Product enhancements
• Facility Improvements
• Secure and justify funding.
• Expedite, manage, and coordinate a multitude of interrelated activities within the constraints of limited human and financial resources and changing priorities.

Core Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.

• Provide planning, leadership, and focus to manage deliverables, scope, and objectives of major projects and subprojects
• Coordinate activities, tasks, and assignments for various project members, resources, and partners
• Provide business updates as needed regarding project status, resource needs, and project risks
• Lead and act as a trusted advisor; balance bottom-line objectives with long-term interests of the customer
• Advisor for people-management activities including but not limited to mentoring, performance management, administrative duties
• Travel up to 10% of the time domestically and/or internationally

Position Accountability / Scope:

This position is accountable for the following:

• Define Implement a sustaining model for site operations Project & Resource Management
• Providing significant and positive impact to short-term, mid-range and long-term organizational goals
• Creating a work environment that supports cross-functional team effectiveness
• Budgetary responsibilities

As a result of the responsibilities of this position, there is a high level of risk and visibility inherent in this position.

Demonstrated appropriate level of leadership experience to lead and influence others both with and without direct authority; work is performed without appreciable direction; considerable latitude exists in decision making; completed work is reviewed from a relatively long-term perspective for desired results; strategic and tactical decisions will be made based upon data the individual provides and/or presents in management or informal setting; consequences of erroneous decisions or recommendations would negatively impact the goals of the organization; requires high levels of competence, confidence, and credibility.

Works without appreciable direction; exercises considerable latitude in determining project/program objectives; completed work is reviewed from a relatively long-term perspective for desired results; develops a set of viable alternatives for management; relates risk and gain to critical success factors and recommends actions; makes decisions, recommendations and sets meeting project/program expectations to achieve critical organizational objectives and business needs; responsible for achieving the project/program’s financial targets in support of the business objectives; controls budget to meet authorized funding, as agreed to by management; may assist in the training of personnel as directed by management; may mentor others.

Education and Experience:

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in technical, scientific, business, or closely related discipline is desired)
• 9+ years’ experience or equivalent experience and demonstrated competence; an advanced degree (such as a master’s or MBA) is preferred
• Post-graduate education may contribute toward the desired years of experience

Minimum Experience / Training Required:

• Typically requires 9+ years of experience to develop the competence required to meet the skills and responsibilities of the position.

Candidates/incumbents should possess the following:

• PMP Certification is a plus
• Experience with Medical Devices required
• Experience running Projects
• skilled ineffective leadership, planning, analysis, and communication
• strong decision-making and problem-solving skills; demonstrated good judgment
• ability to be creative in achieving objectives while assuring compliance with internal and external requirements
• understanding of the business, internal systems, and procedures
• ability to utilize commonly accepted project management tools to assist in the development of and adherence to a schedule
• ability or aptitude to work on problems that are complex in scope where analysis of situations or data involves multiple competing factors
• ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior
• ability to work independently and in groups; ability to work cross-functionally
• ability and aptitude to use various types of databases and other computer software
• ability to prioritize