Sr. Project Manager (Georgia Applicants Preferred)

Owens & Minor • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Senior Project Manager, Operations, will be responsible for leading a range of projects from strategic initiatives to business continuity for the corporate manufacturing operations division, aiming to achieve Products & Health Services objectives. This includes projects such as the qualification of new products, new manufacturing sources, and changes to finished products, raw materials, or labeling to address supply, quality, or regulatory compliance. The role may also involve improvement initiatives related to the project management process. Coordination with various teams including Manufacturing sites, Procurement, Supply Chain, R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Engineering, and Marketing will be essential for timely communication, successful project execution, and issue resolution. Success in this position requires strong project management capabilities, the use of visual management, the ability to remove barriers and problem-solve, a continuous improvement mindset, and change management capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university (or equivalent experience and training)
• Must have minimum 10 years’ experience in project leadership experience leading cross functional teams
• Must have a broad appreciation and understanding of implementation of project management and change management within medical device industry.
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal)
• Expertise in Microsoft Project, Excel, WORD, PowerPoint and Visio supporting tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance
• Ability to manage dynamic workload, work on multiple projects concurrently, organized
• Ability to problem solve, analyze and synthesize data for issue resolution and decision making
• Ability to work in complex Global organization and at multiple levels to influence stakeholders
• Ability to effectively communicate, influence and manage change successfully
• Ability to present to executive leadership
• Risk mitigation and management
• Familiarity with Medical Device regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with LEAN principles and visual management

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in technical and operational assignments with FDA regulated products is preferred.
• Experience working with global teams, cross functional teams, manufacturing, and operations sites
• PMP certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead large scope projects including product launches, continuous improvement initiatives, cost savings projects, or manufacturing sourcing changes
• Lead projects related to supply continuity, qualification of new raw material, new raw material suppliers, or finished good suppliers
• Lead projects related to regulatory, quality, compliance requirements involving new codes and/or packaging updates
• Lead line extension projects
• Coordinate similar initiatives and projects across multiple manufacturing sites to insure streamlined and connectivity in efforts
• Lead or support corporate processes for project management prioritization, resource allocation and related processes development
• Support continuous improvements in existing business processes through problem solving, root cause identification, and adherence to standards.
• Execute projects with excellence utilizing project management and risk assessment tools
• Ensure actions are consistent with regulatory standards and corporate policy.
• Demonstrate and be role model for IDEAL behaviors (Integrity, Development, Excellence, Accountability, Listening)
• Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results while embracing the culture of accountability.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.
• Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.
• Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.
• Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.

What This Job Offers

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