Senior Project Manager

IDEXX • Westbrook, ME

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

IDEXX Veterinary Software is seeking a Senior Project Manager in our Strategy and Operations organization. As a Project Manager in this group, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and delivering critical operational initiatives focused on supporting VetSoft's most strategic goals. Your exceptional organizational, leadership, and communication skills will be essential in driving successful project execution, managing stakeholders, and ensuring the achievement of strategic objectives. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you. What can you expect? Project Planning and Strategy: Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders to define project goals, objectives, and success criteria. Build detailed project plans in partnership with the various workstreams meeting the strategic objectives of the business. Project Execution and Delivery: Lead cross-functional teams to execute complex global projects, ensuring adherence to project objectives, timelines, and budget. Establish effective governance structures, project milestones, and progress tracking mechanisms. Manage project risks and proactively identify potential issues or roadblocks, developing and implementing mitigation strategies as needed. Regularly communicate project status, key milestones, and risks to stakeholders and leadership. Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at various levels, including executives, team members, and external partners. Engage stakeholders to understand their requirements and expectations, ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the project. Anticipate stakeholder concerns and manage expectations by providing timely updates, resolving conflicts, and addressing issues proactively

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-7 years of a successful track record managing complex projects with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders at various levels.
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• Proficient in project management software (e.g. Smartsheet) and collaboration tools (e.g Microsoft Teams).

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) are preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders to define project goals, objectives, and success criteria.
• Build detailed project plans in partnership with the various workstreams meeting the strategic objectives of the business.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute complex global projects, ensuring adherence to project objectives, timelines, and budget.
• Establish effective governance structures, project milestones, and progress tracking mechanisms.
• Manage project risks and proactively identify potential issues or roadblocks, developing and implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Regularly communicate project status, key milestones, and risks to stakeholders and leadership.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at various levels, including executives, team members, and external partners.
• Engage stakeholders to understand their requirements and expectations, ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the project.
• Anticipate stakeholder concerns and manage expectations by providing timely updates, resolving conflicts, and addressing issues proactively

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus
• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits
• Day-One 5% matching 401k
• On the job training and career advancement opportunities (experience NOT required)
• Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior