Project Manager 2

BioMerieux•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

This role serves as a project manager within the BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE PMO team, providing strategic oversight of high-impact initiatives that drive new product development, product enhancements, and lifecycle management. These efforts are aimed at strengthening SPOTFIRE’s market position and addressing the evolving needs of our customers. In addition, this role contributes to continuous improvement of the PMO framework.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Life Sciences, Business, Project Management
5+ years of professional experience in program/project management within a PMO or similar environment, including leading cross-functional teams, managing multiple projects, driving governance, and working with senior stakeholders.
Proven experience in a regulated environment, ideally within IVD, medical device, or life sciences, with strong knowledge of design control, quality systems (ISO13485), and regulatory requirements (FDA, IVDR, CE).
Proven track record managing new product development (NPD) and/or product lifecycle projects from concept through launch, with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and compliance.
Skilled in presenting project updates and recommendations to senior leadership, using data-driven insights to support decision-making
Hands-on experience with project and resource management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Planisware, or equivalent) to support planning, tracking, and reporting.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and influence without authority.
Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
Drive for Results: Drive for Results while successfully removing barriers
Business acumen to understand how a business operates and how to make it successful.
Participate in a way that enhances team performance and cohesion.
Effective Presentation Skills - including the ability to present technical data
Solution oriented in the face of conflict
Project Management Skills (Project Planning & Execution, Project Leadership, Project Budget Management, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Management)
Business Acumen (Business Plan, Project Value Delivery to the Org)

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting tool implementation or optimization is a plus.
Experience with mentoring junior project managers is a plus.
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
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-site, multi-country team coordination
Proactive project risks management in identifying critical risks and implementing robust mitigation plans

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