Sr Project Coordinator

bioMérieux • Hazelwood, MO

5d • $77,700 - $116,500 • Onsite

About The Position

This role serves as a project manager within the Instrument Operations team, providing strategic oversight of high-impact initiatives that drive product/process development, product/process enhancements, and lifecycle management. These efforts are aimed at strengthening our Instruments Manufacturing capabilities and efficiencies to support market position and addressing the evolving needs of our customers. In addition, this role contributes to continuous improvement of the Instruments Operations Project Management framework.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree required in Engineering, Technology, Life Science, Business, Project Management
• 5+ years of professional related experience with degree (Program/project management within a PMO or similar environment)
• 9+ years of professional related experience in lieu of degree (Program/project management within a PMO or similar environment)
• Regulated manufacturing environment experience, ideally within IVD, medical device, or life sciences, including knowledge of ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820.
• Proven track record managing product lifecycle or manufacturing process and systems projects from concept through launch with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and compliance.
• Ability to work cross-functionally allowing for better collaboration and communication when working across teams to achieve shared objectives
• Effective Presentation Skills – including the ability to present technical data
• Demonstrates assertiveness and confidence in the face of a challenge
• Collect and analyze data to drive informed decision-making to improve performance and identify issues
• Planning objectives and strategies to achieve them within a set timeline
• Skilled in project and resource management tools (e.g. MS Project, Planner, Smartsheet, Planisware, or equivalent)
• Intermediate: applies skills independently in most situations; handles moderately complex tasks with occasional guidance
• Project Planning & Execution, Project Leadership, Project Budget Management, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

Nice To Haves

• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 4 years of additional relevant experience, defined below, will be accepted.
• PMP Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Leads project teams, ensuring projects' scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements are met
• Aligns projects' goal and priority with organizational strategy
• Shapes business cases, charters, and benefit/value tracking
• Leads the development of project plans, schedule and budget estimation, and resource allocation
• Conducts or assists with feasibility studies, vendor evaluations, and proposal reviews, ensuring compliance with project standards
• Troubleshoot and utilize problem-solving tools to resolve issues with process and/or product.
• Perform reviews related to risk analysis, change control, verification, validation, and other functions within the department.
• Define, review, and check product Bill of Materials (BOM), assembly instructions, and test procedures for implementation into Manufacturing.
• Maintains regular communication with stakeholders, clarifying expectations, and providing status updates on project milestones, risks, and issues/solutions
• Promotes adherence to project management best practices, support team development, and ensure quality control throughout project execution
• Leads cross-functional, cross-site, multi-country team coordination
• Proactive project risks management in identifying critical risks and implementing robust mitigation plans
• Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards
• Support change control processes or lead activities as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
• Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.
• Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Various voluntary benefit offerings
• Discount programs
• Parental leaves
• This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux’s bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level