Project Manager at eTeam in Warsaw, IN

Job description

• Title: Project Manager Contract: 12 months Location: Warsaw, INJob Duties:The Project Manager has the responsibility of managing the details of the assigned project plans (i.e., project planning and management, configuration planning and execution, testing and validation, and go live planning and support) under the leadership and governance of the Project Management Office (PMO).
• This role will utilize strong project, task, and resource management experiences and skills to assist the organization in achieving its goals of executing projects on time, on budget, and within scope.
• In performing these responsibilities, this position will work closely with business leaders and project leaders to assess and track the various activities and resources required in project management. The position will utilize various project management solutions to develop, monitor, and communicate to the head of the PMO and business leaders.
• This role will also provide a framework for project leaders to use in initializing new projects within the PMO structure and processes.
• The Project Manager will lead and perform all phases of project management activities including scope management, requirements definition and analysis, technical development, testing, validation, communication management, risk management, progress reporting, and budget and resource management.
• The Project Manager will provide training as appropriate to project participants and business partners regarding the use of various tools utilized and required by the PMO.
• The position carries responsibility for ensuring that project plans and execution support strategic plans, activities, and objectives while maintaining the highest level of ethics and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide project management capability for implementation of small to large scale solutions through the development and maintenance of detailed project plans, the organization of project implementation teams, the establishment of and adherence to project budget management, and the effective and timely execution of projects.
• Develop and maintain the Master Project Plan and Schedule.
• Responsible for the achievement of project milestones and metrics. Responsible for ensuring governance and compliance of the PMO methodology and related objectives.
• Drive excellence of portfolio management by incorporating and supporting processes and tools that are used to identify, prioritize, and select opportunities/projects for optimal portfolio value and strategic alignment.
• Collect and analyze the performance of the projects by collecting data for key metrics, including performance to budget, and regularly reporting out performance via dashboards and other appropriate, efficient, and progressive methods.
• Lead and ensure the documentation and tracking of project reviews.
• Ensure proactive mitigation and escalation of concerns, risks, issues, project dependencies, scope change, and project conflicts.
• Assist and coordinate change management activities.
• Provide consulting services and project management support to other functions and initiatives globally.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Finance, IT, Human Resources, etc. to ensure effective business case development, establishment of and adherence to project budget, tracking of relevant project metrics, achievement of expected outcomes, adherence to quality assurance and regulatory compliance requirements, creation of technical documentation, execution of testing activities, and the design and management of security requirements both technological and otherwise.
• Act as a change agent for continuous improvement efforts that cross clients, sites, and processes.
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.

Requirements

• Ability to engage peers and subordinates at all locations and levels to work together for the most efficient and optimized use of all resources.
• Excellent written, presentation, and communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas and strategies clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences at various organizational levels.
• Ability to work across regions, divisions, and functions to influence change across the organization and unleash full potential as a company and as individuals.
• Ability to engage internal business partners and team members at all levels of the organization and effectively present ideas and concepts to executive leaders.
• Ability to establish relationships quickly with a broad range of constituents. Must possess a collaborative style to work effectively throughout the organization. Able to work with people in such a manner as to build high morale and group commitment to goals and objectives.
• Cross-cultural negotiations and communications skills are essential.
• Able to take action in solving problems and making decisions while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues, able to use reason, even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Personal/professional integrity with the ability to preserve confidentiality.
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing operations and facilities.
• Knowledge of the medical technology industry and competitive landscape strongly preferred.

Skills

Required

• Proficient in MS Office applications.