Sr Project Leader, Technical Cost Out
About The Position
This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
Requirements
- 5+ years of applied project management experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Biomed preferred)
- Applied experience with Microsoft Project as well as other Office Suite applications
- Prior SAP experience preferred (including DIRs, BOMs, MMDS, and Engineering Change Requests)
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and negotiate with a diverse group of cross-functional stakeholders in Marketing, R&D, QA, Regulatory, Sourcing, and Operations
- Well-versed in Medical Device Design Controls
- Strong communication skills including experience communicating to senior leadership
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Responsibilities
- Plan, monitor and coordinate project tasks
- Maintain and update project plans and schedules
- Direct the activities of internal and external team members to meet project objectives
- Implement design changes into production for current products
- Provide consultation support of other cost savings projects
- Proactively engage in ongoing team process improvements and standard work lean office activities
- Managing multiple projects varying in size, complexity and business impact
- Leading and/or participating in cost savings ideation events
- Developing cost savings ideas into feasible projects
- Scoping, planning, and execution of projects
- General project management (forming project teams, budgeting, assigning and tracking tasks, identify and mitigating project risks, etc.)
- Evaluating and applying regulatory standards
- Review of design inputs and outputs
- Working with suppliers to implement new designs
Benefits
- medical and dental coverage that start on day one
- insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- educational assistance programs
- paid holidays
- paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
- family and medical leaves of absence
- paid parental leave
- commuting benefits
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- childcare benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
