Project Manager II

*THIS IS A HYBRID ROLE - 3 DAYS ONSITE*

Our client develops, manufactures, and supplies a wide array of innovative medical diagnostic products, services, tests, platforms, and technologies.

Job Summary:

• Responsible for all aspects of various projects of a less complex nature.
• Interfaces with all areas affected or supporting the project. Responsible for assembling project time, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedule to ensure timely completion of project. 
• Monitors projects from initiation through delivery including monitoring budget/spending.

Responsibilities:

Manages project team information to support project team, LCT and/or LCC decision making.

• Accountable for quality implementation on projects in the following areas: Project risk management; Critical path analysis; Scenario creation and analysis; Budget; Robust planning.
• Ability to identify and communicate issues proactively to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Creates, coordinates, and maintains integrated project plans in Project & Portfolio Mgmt. Tool (PPM).
• Identifies gaps, potential bottlenecks or delays, challenges assumptions and proposes options to close gaps and get projects back on schedule.
• Manages preparation for project milestone reviews.
• Manages meetings to include setting agendas, organizing meeting time and meeting minutes.
• Executes project management processes.
• Follows best practices in project teams and fosters continuous improvement by sharing knowledge and continuous exchange.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Problem solving skills and ability to coordinate project related activities. 
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Basic stakeholder management and facilitation skills.           
• Proficient in MS Project and/or Project & Portfolio Management Tool.   
• Ability to manage projects with ambitious milestones.           
• Ability to escalate and drive management decisions in relation to project execution and resource needs.                 
• Understanding of relevant Design Control and/or Phased Development processes preferred.    

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.

Formal Training/Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or business administration. 
• Master’s degree in science, engineering, or business administration. 
• 2-5 years project management, product development and/or relevant experience.