Project Manager-Applied Sterilization Technologies

STERIS•Spokane, WA

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST) Project Manager facilitates world-class customer service by managing complex projects across AST Americas. Projects involve multiple facilities and technologies and may include approximately $6 million in capital spending. The Project Manager is responsible for all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closeout, working with stakeholders across operations, quality, finance, and other areas of the business. This is a remote position based in the United States, with estimated travel of up to 35%, including domestic and international travel. The role defines project goals, objectives, and scope in alignment with business strategy; assembles and leads cross-functional teams; manages stakeholders, resources, schedules, budgets, risks, and suppliers; and applies appropriate validation documentation, industry practices, and standards. It also monitors project progress and evaluates performance against KPIs at closeout to identify success and improvement opportunities. The Project Manager is expected to promote STERIS values and business imperatives throughout project teams. The position requires a bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma/GED and at least ten years of relevant experience. Project management experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, a valid driver's license, and the ability to travel domestically and internationally are required. A bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering-related discipline, validation operations knowledge, project management certification, project management tools experience, and engineering project experience are preferred or helpful. The stated pay range is $95,000 to $105,000, and the position is eligible for bonus participation. STERIS offers paid time off and holidays, healthcare, dental and vision benefits, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, maternity and paternity leave, optional add-on benefits such as pet insurance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs, and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or a high school diploma/GED and a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience.
Project management experience.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Awareness of quality management and documentation.
Good understanding of continuous improvement principles.
Proven leadership qualities, including leading by example.
High degree of trust, integrity, and honesty.
Awareness of the importance of safety to the business.
Commitment to putting customers first and going the extra mile for customers.
Well-developed understanding of risk and risk avoidance.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Good understanding of technology and innovation.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and make rational decisions.
Ability to promote teamwork across the STERIS organization.
Self-starter with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field.
Knowledge of validation operations.
Certified project management qualification, such as PRINCE2 or PMP.
Experience with project management tools.
Experience with engineering projects.
Preference may be given to candidates located near a major airport in the Pacific or Mountain time zones.

Responsibilities

Define project goals, objectives, and scope in line with business strategy.
Review and determine the best approach to fulfil project goals and objectives.
Assemble and manage cross-functional project teams, with clearly defined roles and responsibilities.
Identify internal and external stakeholders and manage communications with them.
Plan and allocate resources needed to deliver projects.
Generate and manage project documentation, such as project definition documents.
Create and continuously update project plans.
Identify, assess, and monitor project risks, and manage them appropriately.
Manage external suppliers, including identifying suitable suppliers, managing scopes of work, supervising supplier performance, ensuring quality management requirements are met, and managing supplier purchase orders and invoices.
Prepare, request, and supervise project budgets, capital investments, and expenses in conjunction with operational and finance teams.
Use appropriate validation documentation, industry best practices, and standards throughout project execution as required, such as GAMP5 and project management methodologies.
Collect and monitor project progress.
Measure project performance against KPIs at project closeout to define success and identify areas for improvement.
Contribute to STERIS values and business imperatives and ensure project teams embrace them.