Project Manager

JOB OVERVIEW The Principal Project Manager shall be responsible for driving project performance, resource planning, staffing, risk management, and communication on all projects identified within realm of responsibility. The focus will be on On-Time Delivery, scope, schedule, and budget objective attainment as well as management and development of PMO resources as required by assigned position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Achieve On-Time Delivery project performance objectives and report out progress.
• Conduct project On Time Delivery meetings.
• Manage customer expectations and act as primary point of contact for all customer engagement
• Clearly communicate roles, expectations, and accountabilities to all team members on a regular basis.
• Work with functional managers as needed to meet project objectives, on time delivery, and identify/resolve resourcing issues.
• Regularly keep management informed of risks, issues, and status of on-going projects.
• Manage project scheduling and gap closure requirements as needed.
• Achieve scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Hold core teams accountable to schedule and deliverables.
• Manage capital expenditures and project/dept. budgets.
• Track lessons learned and manage best practices.
• Participate in and lead as required Phase Gate Reviews.
• Ensure compliance with Product Lifecycle tools and procedures.
• Manage resource planning and staffing activities.
• Ensure accurate time tracking on projects as required.
• Maintain accurate project data reporting and insure accurate data report outs.
• Resolve project conflicts and establish escalation path on all projects.
• Ensure project closeout meetings and post launch reviews are conducted.
• Be a resource to facilitate the resolution of project issues by team members.
• Drive compliance and remove barriers to achieve strategic initiatives and goals.
• Ensure compliance to PMO processes, procedures, and use of PMO templates.
• Understand and comply with quality system and business practices necessary to complete job function.
• Manage programs consisting of multiple projects.

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Process and Good Documentation Practice

• Eight or more years of demonstrated Project/Program Management experience in technology or Medical Device Manufacturing working with internal and external customers required.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations preferred.
• Formal Project management training required. PMP certification preferred.
• New product introduction experience for metals components required.
• Must be results oriented.
• Ability to act as TE and customer advocate.
• Demonstrated business acumen and confidence communicating to senior management and customers.
• Demonstrated ability in managing systems, managing up, and managing peers.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects and programs and meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Experience in managing local and global teams.
• Experience in Product/Project Lifecycle implementation and strong process and systems understanding preferred.
• Basic knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and component or assembly design principles required.