Senior Project Manager - Operations (hybrid - Salt Lake City, UT)

ICU Medical•Salt Lake City, UT

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr Operations Project Manager has overall accountability in ensuring assigned projects are on track following approved business plans. Will be required to influence and negotiate process adjustments and improvements supporting business objectives, as well as lead major projects and complete assignments through business partnering. Will be accountable to present issues, recommendations and updates in regards to specific projects. Must be able to identify linkages between ongoing parallel Operations projects to ensure inconsistencies within similar products are appropriately addressed. Will mentor more junior level PM's in order to successfully execute business strategies overall within the global team.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of Project Management methodologies and how to apply them
Familiar with design control concepts
Familiar with manufacturing processes and equipment
Strong organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize key business objectives and respond quickly to changing priorities
Ability to work in a team environment and positively influence others
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook
Proficient in simple accounting
Must be at least 18 years of age
Bachelor’s degree in a technical area of study or equivalent work experience (Engineering Degree preferred)
5+ years of project management experience
Experience in planning and executing strategic projects
Demonstrated communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate ideas
Proven leadership skills.
Ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects and priorities.
Effectively communicates with executive management

Nice To Haves

PMP certification is preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitate a team of interdisciplinary Operations functions in the execution of assigned projects which includes managing team dynamics, schedules, conflict resolution, communication, motivation and training in order to achieve successful results.
Lead teams by helping define clear, realistic goals, clear barriers to team progress and facilitate rapid decision-making.
Interface with multiple levels of people within the organization, including corporate management and plant personnel.
Collect, analyze, integrate, and maintain cross-functional deliverables.
Understand critical path activities and anticipate steps that may be bottlenecks.
Maintain accurate project budgets, timelines and provide the information during the financial planning cycles as required.
Identify deviations from approved project plans and timelines and keep plant/corporate management informed as to their nature and extent.
Develop and execute communication plans to ensure effective and timely communication with plant and corporate management and external partners.
Manage and delegate resources in alignment with approved business project plan.
Raise project resources issues to plant/corporate management.
Regularly interact with senior level leaders and plant/corporate executives involving skills such as negotiating and influencing leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization.
Work on special projects as they arise.