Job Description Summary

Job Description

Job Summary:
• Project Manager for R&D B2B projects. The PM will be responsible for planning, tracking, communicating and reporting on all aspects of the project including timeline, budget, resources and status updates to management. The PM must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in order to work effectively within cross functional teams across various geographies.  The successful candidate will also possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written.  This position reports directly to the Associate Director of Engineering Program Management, with dotted line reporting into the B2B Project Management organization.

Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership for project team members (engineers) by setting goals and expectations, assigning tasks, providing feedback, coaching, and mentoring throughout the life cycle of each project.
• Coordinate resources for projects including staffing, equipment, facilities, materials and services.
• Track progress against plan using appropriate tools such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet.
• Communicate with internal/external customers regarding status updates, issues and solutions.
• Ensure compliance with BD quality policies, procedures, practices through appropriate documentation and training of team members.
• Manage project financials by tracking expenditures, forecasting costs and communicating variances to management.
• Lead regular meetings with stakeholders to review progress and address concerns.
• Develop detailed plans and schedules for assigned projects.
• Supports business unit objectives through cost savings, productivity improvements, reliability improvements, and process improvements.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience managing complex engineering projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of medical device design controls and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook.
• Previous experience with automation systems and processes preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 25% per year.

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