Project Manager

Position Summary

The role will report to the Reprocessing Program Management Office (PMO) team and is responsible for leading the design and development of Capital / Consumable products to meet customers’ and business needs. The incumbent will plan and direct Executive level Program / Project reviews across a multi-billion dollar product portfolio. 

Note:This position is based in Mentor, Ohio and follows a hybrid work model, requiring on-site presence three days per week.

What You'll Do As A Project Manager

• Responsible for leading executive project reviews, PM process compliance and 1 small / medium project.
• Owns the overall project management of product development to ensure outcomes that meet quality, costs, reliability and manufacturability requirements. Includes development of cross-functional plan.
• Monitors project team adherence to master plans / schedules / operating budgets, identifies program risks / mitigation solutions, drives accountability and promotes continuous improvement.
• Acts as the primary leader for planning and directing Sponsor level reviews for Capital and Sustaining projects.
• Drives project teams to comply with PM processes, stage gate requirements and resource tool updates.
• Conducts regular status meetings, technical discussions and reviews to expedite solutions and implementation.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement by evaluating project outcomes, tracking key performance indicators identifying areas for optimization and implementing lessons learned.
• Develops project schedule, financial budget and leads delivery / presentation of NPD Project Deliverables Plan at stage gates and at VP-level sponsor reviews.
• Identifies critical dependences, risks and contingency plans.  Proactively monitors progress, anticipating the effect of dependencies on schedule, cost, etc.

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed

Required:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• 5+ years’ experience in project management associated with product development in a medical device or a regulated industry.
• Experience leading projects from initial concept, through development and verification/validation testing, and into Manufacturing.
• Strong planning, attention to detail, organization skills, follow-through skills and proactive risk management experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills including timely communication, conflict resolution, assertiveness, negotiation and driving results.
• Ability to collaborate, lead and direct PM process compliance across project teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and influence management skills.
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills.

Preferred: 

• PMP certification a plus.
• Experience successfully managing program through medical device PDP process. Track record of managing projects to schedule and budget.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound data driven business decisions; understand, track, drill down and question activities and issues in all functional areas.
• Passion to explore / deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) approaches to automate PM tasks.

What STERIS Offers:

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and financial future.

Here is a brief overview of what we offer: 

• Market Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Long/Short Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with a company match
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programsExcellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career.
   

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