Program Project Manager Jobs in McHenry, IL (NOW HIRING)

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Your Role at Baxter
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Our colleagues within our R&D organization desire to work on products that make a meaningful difference in others' lives. We are motivated by the power of teamwork and are natural leaders who are skilled at influencing others.
The program manager will be responsible for leading infusion pump sustaining core team, by providing leadership and direction to assigned programs.
The core team leader is responsible for leading cross-functional activities that support the lifecycle management, compliance, and continuous improvement of Baxter's infusion pump platforms post-commercialization. Operating at a Program Manager level, this role ensures sustained product performance, regulatory compliance, cost optimization, and timely execution of changes in a highly regulated medical device environment.
The role serves as the single point of accountability for sustaining programs, coordinating efforts across Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Service, and Commercial organizations.
What you'll be doing

• Lead sustaining program for infusion pump products, including design changes, process improvements, supplier changes, and obsolescence mitigation within the Infusion Therapies and Technologies (ITT)
• Own the integrated program plan, schedule, scope, budget, and risk management for sustaining activities.
• Prioritize sustaining initiatives aligned with safety, compliance, business continuity, cost, and customer impact.

• Guarantee identification and communication of project risks, devise risk plans, and guide teams in the proactive handling of risk strategies.

• Communicate program status, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support long-term product roadmap planning, including end-of-life and transition strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in sustaining processes, governance, and execution efficiency.

• Engage with external partners and vendors

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering field preferred with 8+ years total combined experience or Masters with 5+ years.
• 3+ years of experience in project management.
• Proven ability to drive cross-functional global teams within electromechanical medical devices
• PMP or equivalent program management certification
• Experience interfacing with global manufacturing, external vendors and supply chain organizations.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated self-starter who can quickly and efficiently manage continuous change; willing to challenge the norm when needed and drive decisions.
• Understanding and experience in good manufacturing procedures, good laboratory, and product development process requirements.
• Ability to collaborate within a distributed team to comprehend project requests and transform requirements into final project deliverables.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $120,000-$165,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.
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