Project Manager 1, Research and Development
About The Position
The Project Manager provides expertise in planning and managing new product development projects, primarily focused on the project deliverables in the R D function and cross-functional (Reg, Clinical, Manf.) interactions/dependancies. Projects support the Vascular division, which may include products like; endovascular grafts, introducer sheaths, abcess drainage catheters, procedural sets, and pace maker lead extraction products. This role will not have direct HR employee responsibilities. This role is a hybrid position. The general expectation for employees is to reside within two hours of the Cook Medical location and work onsite as needed per Manager expectations.
Requirements
- B.S. Degree or experience of such kind and amount as to provide a comparable background (engineering/science education preferred)
- A minimum of 3 years project management experience or leadership capacity handling multiple projects
- Experience in medical device development strongly, preferred
- Experience with managing and directing project team members
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft suite of software tools
- Proficiency in project managment tools (MS Project)
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency MS Sharepoint, preferred
Responsibilities
- Work with key stakeholders to define full project scope and lead the planning for assigned projects.
- Establish meeting agendas, facilitate team discussions, and drive clear and timely team actions and decisions.
- Pro-actively addresses barriers and risks to project progress, keeping leadership informed of critical considerations and the implications of priority decisions.
- Ensure that project deliverables are achieved on or ahead of schedule, within budget, and with quality that meets or exceeds business needs.
- Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization.
- Manages scheduled and ad-hoc project status reporting.
- Manage project communication for all entity stakeholders, including providing leadership updates.
- Lead and facilitate conversations between functions when there is new information, including scope changes, risks, and competing priorities.
- Expert in listening and understanding what motivates team members and stakeholders to establish and maintain engagement and support.
- Must maintain company quality and quantity standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
