STAFF PROJECT MANAGER ENGINEER

• Essential Functions:

• Lead assigned Core Teams to achieve defined objectives.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget for projects within the assigned business segment.
• Develop & manage projects plans and (as needed) gap closure plans.
• Follow established Stage Gate processes and assure integrity of project deliverables.
• Plan & lead Stage Gate reviews to business segment management.
• Utilize enterprise level project systems to manage project plans, data, and actions.
• Manage project capital budgets and assure execution in alignment with business unit financial plan.
• Assure completion & integrity of Design History File deliverables within enterprise level Quality Management Systems.
• Assure projects are completed in accordance with business unit objectives for On-Time Delivery and Quality.
• Establish and maintain project scope throughout the project lifecycle, including initial setting of scope, and scope change management.
• Establish and maintain an accurate project schedule using Microsoft project based on commitment from Core team members, customer, and all project stakeholders.
• Identify necessary project resources.
• Conduct status meetings with internal Core Team and external customers.
• Report out on project status as needed.
• Track project lessons learned and manage best practices.
• Proactively identify & resolve risks & issues and establish escalation path on all projects.
• Manage project communication, risks, and schedules.
• Conduct project closeout meetings and post launch reviews.
• Conduct costing reviews.
• Meet all established project deadlines. Clearly communicate roles, expectations, and accountabilities to team members on a regular basis. Be a resource to facilitate the resolution of project issues. Regularly keep management informed of problems, issues, and status of on-going projects.
• Mentor Project Managers & Engineers on business system, procedures, and project management tools.
• Develop and manage a positive customer relationship. Overseeing/mentoring Core Team members as needed to ensure customers' expectations are met or exceeded during project execution activities. * Evaluating project designs, processes and methodologies. Providing technical expertise to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
• Assessing project performance, risks and issues. Developing solutions to meet quality compliance and best standards.
• Performing critical-path analysis and implementing work-around plans to ensure timely and successful completion of projects.
• Recommending on minimization of costs, value engineering initiatives, and improving productivity.

• Eight or more years of demonstrated Project Management experience in design & manufacture of hard goods within technology, medical device, or similar regulated industry working with internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects and meet scope, schedule, and budget required.
• Experience in managing global teams.
• Demonstrated leadership of project teams within a matrix environment.
• Experience in formal Stage Gate project lifecycle processes.
• Basic knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and cable or assembly design principles required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication, problem solving, and working on multiple projects required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Project, on-line collaboration tools, and databases required.
• PMP certification desireable

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