Associate Engineering Project Manager

CONMED Corporation • Denver, CO

1d • $70,480 - $109,768

About The Position

Growth is our focus at CONMED, and we know that innovation is key to growth and our success! We are dedicated to innovation across our product portfolio and believe in the power of engaged talent on our teams. If you have a growth-mindset, have innovation top-of-mind and want to be a part of a high performing team, consider applying to join CONMED as an Associate Project Manager. This Associate Project Manager will play a crucial role on our Advanced Surgical R&D team, based out of Denver, CO. The Associate Project Manager will be responsible for the project management of key projects, which will directly contribute to the division's continuous improvement on existing product lines, with a focus on technologies used in general surgery designed to deliver real benefits to surgeons, hospitals and their patients. Advanced Surgical products include: Advanced insufflation systems Advanced energy systems Advanced smoke management systems Electrosurgical units (ESU’s) Laparoscopic surgical instruments As a CONMED Associate Project Manager, you will have accountability and ownership over various projects including the coordination of all internal activities in support of ConMed initiatives. Your duties and responsibilities will include:

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or highly related engineering field)
• 1.5+ years professional work experience
• Highly skilled in communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to promote teamwork and identify best practices.
• Ability to plan, conduct and supervise engineering assignments involving one or more small/less complex/lower priority projects.
• Experience in estimating engineering personnel needs and scheduling work to meet completion dates and technical specifications.
• Ability to maintain project schedules.
• Displays personal accountability and credibility.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft MS Project is highly preferred.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams of small size/scale and complexity.
• Work with the team to identify opportunities and support the team in finding solutions.
• Manage the project timeline, budget, resources, and risks to meet design control requirements per FDA GMP's section 820 and international medical device standards.
• Promote a culture of project management and accountability across the team.
• Lead project teams by providing technical and project management expertise.
• Direct responsibility for keeping the Leadership Team informed of project status.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Build credibility through effective and proactive relationships and stakeholder management.
• Proactively manage and mitigate project risks.
• Facilitate timely and data-driven decision-making to support the project timeline and budget, engaging stakeholders and leaders, as needed.
• Develop an understanding of the impacts of decisions throughout organization.
• Work closely with technical leaders, marketing, engineering, systems, and operational departments to keep projects on schedule
• Maintain liaison with various CONMED divisions and external project partners
• Maintain project design history files in accordance with regulatory requirements

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees