Senior Project Manager

Biomerieux S.A.•Salt Lake City, UT

63d

About The Position

Project Management requires the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements and deliverables, including: Defining project scope and identifying deliverables, Managing effective communication cross team, Organizing project teams, assigning individual responsibilities, developing project schedules, planning and determining resource requirements, Managing risks, Monitoring and reporting on the status of projects including cost, timing, and staffing, Identifying/resolving obstacles to completing project on time and to budget. This role serves as a senior project leader within the BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE PMO team, providing strategic oversight of high-impact initiatives that drive new product development, product enhancements, and lifecycle management. These efforts are aimed at strengthening SPOTFIRE's market position and addressing the evolving needs of our customers. In addition, this role contributes to continuous improvement of the PMO framework and acts as a key mentor to team members, fostering growth and excellence across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
7+ years experience in program/project management within a PMO or similar environment, including leading cross-functional teams, managing multiple projects, driving governance, and working with senior stakeholders.
Proven experience in a regulated environment, ideally within IVD, medical device, or life sciences, with strong knowledge of design control, quality systems (ISO13485), and regulatory requirements (FDA, IVDR, CE).
Proven track record managing new product development (NPD) or product lifecycle projects from concept through launch, with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and compliance.
Skilled in presenting project updates and recommendations to senior leadership, using data-driven insights to support decision-making
Hands-on experience with project and resource management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Planisware, or equivalent) to support planning, tracking, and reporting. Experience supporting tool implementation or optimization is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and influence without authority. Experience with mentoring junior project managers or team members is required.
Flexibility, being highly adaptable and resilient to thrive in a dynamic work environment.
Manage and meet competing deadlines, requiring careful prioritization and time management to ensure all tasks are completed on time.
Effectively deal with ambiguity requiring adaptability, critical thinking, and proactive communication to navigate situations with limited details
Make timely decisions by quickly choosing effective solutions in high-pressure situations for optimal outcomes
Practicing time management to allocate tasks, balance priorities, and meet deadlines efficiently
Informing others by sharing clear, timely information to ensure alignment.
Driving continuous improvement by evaluating processes and implementing necessary changes
Demonstrates assertiveness and confidence in the face of a challenge
Solution oriented in the face of conflict
Drive for Results: Drive for Results while successfully removing barriers
Ability to cooperate with others at all levels including leadership
Effective Presentation Skills - including the ability to present technical data
Build and maintain positive, productive interactions with colleagues
Create and nurture a group of individuals who work well together to achieve common goals
Consistently uphold and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification preferred
Experience supporting tool implementation or optimization is a plus.

Responsibilities

Directs strategic project planning, change control and execution
Aligns project goals with organizational strategy
Resolves high impact issues and remove roadblocks
Ensures portfolio-level resource and risk management
Shapes business cases, charters, and benefit tracking
Manages high-stakes stakeholder negotiations
Leads cross-site, multi-country team coordination
Contributes to efficiencies and innovations in PMO process
Trains and coaches junior PMs
Performs all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervise project teams managing multiple initiatives, ensuring projects meeting scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
Support the development of project plans, estimates, and resource allocations; facilitate team meetings and stakeholder updates.
Conduct or assist with feasibility studies, vendor evaluations, and proposal reviews, ensuring compliance with project standards.
Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, clarifying expectations, and providing status updates on project milestones, risks, and issues.
Promote adherence to project management best practices, support team development, and ensure quality control throughout project execution.