Technical Project Manager, Global Operations (Reagent Assay/Hardware Development, NPI)

Danaher•Chaska, MN

53d•$135,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Project Manager, Global Operations for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for continuously improving, globally standardizing, and embedding the project and portfolio delivery framework within Global Operations. The role builds project management capabilities across teams while managing one or more project portfolios and projects. Proven leadership experience creating and managing a PMO is required. The Global Operations PMO aims to provide best-in-class project and portfolio management methods and skills to support business goals. This position is part of the Global Operations PMO & Strategy Team and is located onsite in Chaska, Minnesota, five days a week. It reports to the Director, Global Operations PMO and Strategy. The role manages multidisciplinary global projects and programs, including technology transfer, new product introduction (NPI), and design change work. It requires global travel of approximately 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related field; the posting states a preference for 9+ years of experience with a manufacturing organization, or a master’s degree with a preference for 7+ years, or a PhD with a preference for 4+ years of the same experience.
5+ years of experience leading medium- to large-scale technology transfer/NPI projects and design change programs.
Proven ability to manage medium/large design changes and technology transfer projects in a medical device or diagnostics regulatory environment, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 and global standards.
Proficiency in problem-solving methods and best-practice manufacturing techniques, including Lean Six Sigma tools.
Ability to execute large cross-functional projects and programs while meeting quality, scope, cost, and time targets.
Ability to travel globally; approximately 25% travel.

Nice To Haves

Lean/Six Sigma experience, certified Kaizen leadership, and demonstrated problem-solving capability.
Proficiency in Power BI, Smartsheet, MIRO, Excel, and project management software.

Responsibilities

Take accountability for and control delivery of multidisciplinary Global Operations projects and programs that deliver critical and strategic business benefits.
Monitor, measure, and coach the execution of several projects to achieve program objectives.
Plan and design technology transfer/NPI projects and programs, identifying success criteria, setting controls, and ensuring appropriate program infrastructure, governance, and change management processes are in place.
Proactively monitor and report progress through an established governance framework.
Establish and use effective risk management and mitigation practices by identifying, assessing, tracking, and communicating risks.
Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, and Operations stakeholders to define compliant opportunities that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of design change and supplier qualification processes.
Continuously improve and globally standardize the project and portfolio delivery framework, embed it in Global Operations, and build project management capabilities across teams.
Manage one or more project portfolios and projects.