Project Manager III - Compass Consulting

Our client develops, manufactures, and supplies a wide array of innovative medical diagnostic products, services, tests, platforms, and technologies. 

Duties:

• Responsible for all aspects of various projects of a less complex nature, or for some aspects of projects which are highly complex.
• Interfaces with all areas affected or supporting the project.
• Responsible for assembling project timeline, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedule to ensure timely completion of project.
• Monitors projects from initiation through delivery including monitoring budget/spending.
• Manages project information to support project team, Lifecycle Team and/or Solutions Portfolio Committee for decision making.
• Accountable for quality implementation on projects in the following areas:
  • Project risk management
  • Critical path analysis
  • Scenario creation and analysis
  • Budget
  • Robust planning
• Ability to identify and communicate issues proactively to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Creates, coordinates and maintains integrated project plans in Project & Portfolio Mgmt. Tool (PPM)• Identifies gaps, potential bottlenecks or delays, challenges assumptions and proposes options to close gaps and get projects back on schedule.
• Manages preparation for project milestone reviews.
• Manages meetings to include setting agendas, organizing meeting time and meeting minutes.
• Executes project management processes.
• Follows best practices in project teams and fosters continuous improvement by sharing knowledge and continuous exchange.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Problem solving skills and ability to coordinate project related activities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Basic stakeholder management and facilitation skills.
• Proficient in MS Project and/or Project & Portfolio Management Tool.
• Ability to manage projects with ambitious milestones.
• Ability to escalate and drive management decisions in relation to project execution and resource needs.
• Understanding of relevant Design Control and/or Phased Development processes preferred.

Education:

• BS/BA in science, engineering or business administration OR equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Project Management-specific training and/or certification such as PMP, Agile, Scrum Master or SAFe preferred.
• Masters degree preferred.
• 2-5 years project management, product development and/or relevant experience.

Skills:

• Problem solving skills and ability to coordinate project related activities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Basic stakeholder management and facilitation skills.
• Proficient in MS Project and/or Project & Portfolio Management Tool.
• Ability to manage projects with ambitious milestones.
• Ability to escalate and drive management decisions in relation to project execution and resource needs.
• Understanding of relevant Design Control and/or Phased Development processes preferred.

Education:

• BS/BA in science, engineering or business administration OR equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Project Management-specific training and/or certification such as PMP, Agile, Scrum Master or SAFe preferred.
• Masters degree preferred.
• 2-5 years project management, product development and/or relevant experience.