Job Description

Your responsibilities include:
Project/Program Management: Develops and implements project plan, or sub-element of a project, including cost, schedule, risk and performance for new product introduction or continuation; Builds team ownership and commitment to project plans; Provides structured thinking to project team on overall approach and delegates as appropriate; Directs and trains key project management processes.; a focus on the Four Voices, personal accountability, and a commitment to results; Leads the team in appropriate decision making through strong judgment and the ability to analyze options and implications.

Communications and Reviews: Responsible for team and cross-functional level communications; May act as liaison between the team and the Product Investment Board; Leads or participates in Project Investment Proposals and various project phase reviews; defines and tracks key business unit metrics; Responsible for elevating critical business decisions on existing products to the appropriate management boards and/or functional management; Documents project meeting minutes, issues, and metrics; Effectively works with other Program Managers on large projects as needed.

Relationship/People Management: Provides input to functional managers on team and team member performance; Fosters and develops cross-functional collaboration.

Product/Technology Management: Provides input on the technical approach for product development; Identifies, communicates, and manages project risk.

Process Management: Thorough PDP/TDP process knowledge for delivery of high quality and high impact deliverables; Knowledge of quality system use for the creation and continued compliance of products; Actively reviews policy and practice improvements to drive functional excellence; Influences cross-functional systems effectiveness.

 
Management Requirements

May lead a group or team of employees in the achievement of organizational goals. Guide, coach, direct, and develop direct reports, and if applicable, drive those practices throughout their organization.
Fosters a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.
May direct and control the activities and budget of one or more functional areas, divisions, product groups, projects/programs and/or operations.
Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. federal/country and regulatory requirements).

 Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 7+ years related work experience or an equivalent of education and work experience
Project management experience
Medical device experience