Weekend Remote Project Manager Jobs in Lansing, MI

The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for leading a variety of projects across Supply Chain to improve cost, efficiency, quality, and technology. The Sr. Project Manager will work across all organizations within the business. Projects include, among others, cost savings initiatives, value add / value engineering, equipment selection/procurement, continuous improvement initiatives, process efficiency, and process transfer. The Sr. Project Manager will support the business by working on cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives such as routine management organizational support, equipment/process improvement, supplier dual sourcing, and operational efficiencies. The Sr. Project Manager will be responsible for managing and executing projects using project management methodologies and tools. The Sr. Project Manager will be responsible for working with Sourcing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to develop project plans and execute supply chain projects to improve cost, quality, technology, and continuity.

The project manager will be responsible for creating and managing project timelines. The Sr. Project Manager will provide front-line coaching and mentoring to other employees, including on systems, processes, and project support. The individual will seek improvement opportunities for the team by identifying areas of training, project and workload management and other areas as identified by management.

The Sr. Project Manager will be expected to assist with other non-routine matters as needed.

This is a fully remote role with the requirement of living within the United States. This role isnoteligible for Visa Sponsorship or H1B Transfer. This remote role has the expectation of up to 40% travel both domestic and international.

• Define, develop, and implement specific improvement opportunities as they relate to the efficiency and productivity of various Supply Chain and business functions. Facilitate the definition of projects' scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Manage projects through all stages from needs assessment through design and delivery.
• Lead the planning, directing, coordinating, and driving of multiple projects, varying in size and scope and recommend revisions in project work plans as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Coordinates intradepartmental projects and resources Identify and define resources requirements and assignments. Defines roles/responsibilities, aligns/manages internal and external resources globally, including internal stakeholders, project team members, and senior leaders.
• Manage all STERIS and non-STERIS resources assigned to the effort, including defining each team member's role and responsibility.
• Create, support and maintain project plans that accurately reflect task owners, completed and future work including timelines, milestones and dependencies.
• Prepare and present reports defining project progress, problems, and solutions. Communicate effectively with management, functional leaders, subject matter experts, and project team members.
• Develop a project agenda and prioritize based on impact and timelines. Measures outcomes of implemented solutions.
• Participate in webinars, training sessions, and user groups to become the STERIS expert on the project subject matter.
• Drive project teams to make decisions, complete tasks and execute the plan based on defined deliverables and timelines.
• Develop metrics / scorecards for each initiative to track progress and share with leadership and team members.
• Use lean philosophies and methodology for process improvement.
• Supports the continuous improvement initiatives within the function, including standard work and the root-cause-countermeasure process in support of key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Works within the department's Lean tracking tools and provides data as needed for monthly documentation of performance against agreed-upon KPIs.
• Participates in, conducts or facilitates Kaizen events when appropriate and supports the action plans that result in those events.
• Change Management:
  • Document new processes and procedures.
  • Implement process, technology or organization changes based on determined solutions.
  • Prepare and deliver all communication related to the initiative.
  • Prepare comprehensive implementation plans.
  • Ensure a smooth transition from recommendation to implementation including the preparation of performance metrics from which progress will be gauged.
• Support achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) via routine management programs and creating and addressing countermeasures.
• Ongoing support to increase efficiencies and quality output throughout Supply Chain processes.
• Participate and lead incident Root Cause/Corrective Action (RCCA).

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 7 year's of relevant experience, including managing large complex cross functional projects across operations, supply chain, business analytics, or sales. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and lead change.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in managing business projects from concept to implementation.
• Experience with utilizing project management software.
• Knowledge and competency of Microsoft Excel, Word, MS Project, and PowerPoint.
• Continuous Improvement experience.

Preferred

• Professional Certification - preferably PMP.

Other

• Demonstrated analytical and project management skills including data gathering, analysis, development of recommendations and creation of project plans.
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills involving system design, manufacturing process development and tactical business decisions.
• Personally operate with high level of productivity and efficiency.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to effectively manage cross functional teams.
• Strong leadership and influence skills with the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships and complete tasks without direct accountability.
• Ability to work independently and in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong support for manufacturing quality production.
• Ability to think critically and strategically about proposed programs or process changes and provide meaningful insight to business stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time is critical to the success of this role.
• Outstanding organizational, communication (both verbal and written) and relationship skills conducive to collaboration.
• Solid knowledge/understanding of business processes.
• Excellent formal presentation skills before small and large groups.
• Able to execute high level of discretion and latitude in completing tasks.

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that support your health, well-being, and financial future.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive Pay.
• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 added Holidays.
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and vision benefits.
• Long/Short Term Disability coverage.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Maternity & Paternity Leave.
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs.
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career.

STERIS does not accept unsolicited resumes/CV's from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.

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