Project Manager, Healthcare Solutions

Dupont•Edina, MN

1d•$107,100 - $168,300

About The Position

DuPont is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead high-impact projects in a regulated medical device manufacturing environment. The role brings together Operations, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, R&D, Finance, and external partners to deliver complex manufacturing initiatives. The Project Manager is responsible for projects from initial concept through implementation and closeout, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and stakeholder alignment. Project work may include technology transfers, process validation, equipment installation and qualification, automation, facility upgrades, cost reduction, and capacity expansion. The position involves working across project leadership, manufacturing, engineering, and quality while maintaining safety and compliance. Success means delivering sustainable, compliant projects on time and within budget, with trained teams, controlled documentation, completed validation, and clear long-term ownership. Outcomes may include increased capacity, improved yield and reliability, shorter cycle times, lower costs, and stronger operational performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Life Sciences, Business, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in project management, engineering, operations, or manufacturing.
At least 3 years of experience in a regulated medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or similarly controlled manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects with accountability for schedule, budget, risk management, and leadership communication.
Working knowledge of quality systems, change control, validation, risk management, and controlled documentation.
Strong communication, facilitation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with project scheduling, presentation, spreadsheet, and collaboration tools.

Nice To Haves

PMP or equivalent project-management certification.
Experience with design transfer, process validation, equipment qualification, or manufacturing-site expansion.
Lean, Six Sigma, or structured problem-solving experience.
Experience with ERP, PLM, QMS, or project portfolio management systems.
Experience leading capital projects and managing third-party suppliers or contractors.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional manufacturing projects from charter and planning through execution, implementation, and closeout.
Develop project scope, schedules, resource plans, budgets, milestones, and deliverables.
Drive projects involving new product introduction, design and technology transfer, process validation, equipment qualification, automation, facility improvements, and capacity expansion.
Monitor project schedules and critical paths, proactively addressing issues that could affect safety, quality, delivery, cost, or compliance.
Identify and manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies, escalating critical decisions when needed.
Coordinate manufacturing readiness, including validation strategies, training, documentation, material availability, and production ramp-up.
Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance with cGMP, ISO 13485, applicable FDA requirements, change-control processes, validation requirements, and internal procedures.
Lead project governance and phase-review meetings, establish accountability, and drive timely decision-making.
Manage project financials, including capital requests, forecasts, purchase commitments, cost tracking, and variances.
Partner with suppliers, contractors, and equipment vendors to ensure deliverables meet quality, schedule, and commercial expectations.
Provide clear, concise updates to project sponsors and senior leaders regarding progress, risks, decisions, and resource needs.
Capture lessons learned and help strengthen project-management practices across the manufacturing organization.