Project Manager, Healthcare Solutions

DuPont•Minneapolis, MN

23h

About The Position

DuPont is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead high-impact initiatives 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 manufacturing projects from concept through implementation and closeout. The Project Manager is accountable for scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and stakeholder alignment across projects that may include technology transfers, process validation, equipment installation and qualification, automation, facility upgrades, cost reduction, and capacity expansion. The position involves coordinating manufacturing readiness and working closely with Quality and Regulatory teams to maintain compliance with cGMP, ISO 13485, applicable FDA requirements, change-control processes, validation requirements, and internal procedures. The successful candidate will help ensure projects are handed off sustainably, with trained teams, controlled documentation, completed validation requirements, and clear long-term ownership. DuPont describes its compensation and benefits package as comprehensive; further details are available through its Compensation and Benefits page.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Life Sciences, Business, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in project management, engineering, operations, or manufacturing.
At least 3 years of experience within 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 project sponsors and senior leaders with clear, concise updates on progress, risks, decisions, and resource needs.
Capture lessons learned and help strengthen project-management practices across the manufacturing organization.
Deliver projects safely, compliantly, on time, and within budget while supporting measurable manufacturing outcomes and sustainable project handoffs.