Senior Project Manager - Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional teams, in introducing of injection products that help people with diabetes live healthier lives. Scope includes R&D specific workstreams supporting major initiatives or major product development programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position offers a unique opportunity to lead and manage a portfolio of projects that are critical to the continued viability of the business.
• Lead a cross-functional team comprised of R&D Change Managers and Engineers for coordinating projects
• which impact compliance, form/fit/function, cost savings, line extensions and other business opportunities, across all plants, quality, and marketing.
• The program manager works at the interface of multiple stakeholders and will serve as a liaison between business leadership, functional management, and individual project leaders.
• Duties involve consolidating, prioritizing, resourcing, and monitoring progress of cross-functional projects.
• Drive project prioritization utilizing appropriate model / methodology and get consensus across functions to focus on projects that create value for the Business.
• Reports on the progress of the program with an agreed frequency on quality, status, time, and costs to senior management.
• Work with managers from different functions to ensure allocation of resources and discretionary spending is sufficient to achieve target completion dates.
• Work with individual project team members to ensure appropriate planning and rigor is maintained to ensure success of these projects.
• Additionally, help to implement and lead the use of a global portfolio management tool for cross-functional management.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• Must have a bachelor's degree in a technical field, preferably in an engineering or scientific discipline, with at least five (5) years' experience in engineering project management of Class II or III medical device projects.
• Experience with life cycle management of products designed for high volume manufacturing
• Strong demonstrated organizational leadership skills, interpersonal, influence, and conflict management skills.
• Solid technical and project management judgment, strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in project planning, management, and budgeting with an orientation towards building and leading effective teams.
• Experience in managing multiple work streams and competing priorities.
• Experience in creating and monitoring metrics and reporting dashboards.
• Experience with, and thorough understanding of disciplined product development processes, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate concepts, ideas, and knowledge effectively and clearly to other individuals and teams
• Experience with ISO requirements and GMP guidelines, FDA regulations, medical device design control, and manufacturing scale up processes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in tools, such as MS Project, Celoxis, Monday.com
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Certification: Relevant certifications, PMP