Overview
On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - to 30/11/2026
Skills
Medical Devices
Profit And Loss
Critical Thinking
Organized
Accountability
Budget
Management
Capital Expenditures
Performance Metrics
PMBOK
Continuous Improvement
Program Management
Communication
Presentations
Manufacturing
Product Development
Leadership
Finance
Scheduling
Status Reports
PMP
Science
MBA
Project Management
Dependability
Adaptability
Attention To Detail
FOCUS
Job Details
Description:
12 months contract ; May extend
Onsite
Location Round Lake IL 60073
This role requires expert level communication, organization, and critical thinking skills. A self-starter, with the ability to track and manage multiple tasks and competing priorities, is required. The applicant must be well organized, with solid experience providing executive level presentations and status reporting
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Lead cross functional scientific and technical teams in all aspects of project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closure for programs assigned
Lead teams in timely resolution of complex problems, including development of technical solutions, project plans, resourcing plans and budgets
Accountable for core team performance, creation and management of project schedule, execution of the project, and budget commitments and spend
Interacts through program updates and reviews with all functions and levels of management ensuring effective ongoing communications across teams and stakeholders
Ensures identification and communication of project risks, development of risk plan and proactive management of risk response strategies
Manage all financial aspects of assigned projects, from initiation through close, which may include capital expenditures, functional expenses, and program positioning
Anticipates potential conflict situations for proactive solutions and manages conflict situations to result in win-win outcomes
Work within the guidelines of project management, standard performance metrics, and regulatory guidelines to apply best practice Project Management skills, methodologies and standards (such as PMBOK)
Maximizes business results through continuous improvement in organization's ability to execute programs from identification through implementation
Leads core team to identify and implement continuous improvement
Qualifications
Expertise in all aspects of project and program management
Self-motivated/driven, good interpersonal skills and experience in analyzing complex problems as well as driving high performing teams
Must have ability to lead cross-functional teams
Excellent oral/written communication and presentation skills
Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices and product development process requirements
Strong leadership and financial acumen skills
Proficiency with scheduling software such as MS Project
Ability to create and maintain project deliverables such as project timelines, meeting minutes, status reports etc.
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification desired
Education and/or Experience
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree required preferably in an Engineering or Science or equivalent discipline. MS/MBA preferred
5 years of demonstrated success leading multi-site, global or enterprise-wide programs in the medical products industry including 3-4 years of project management experience
EU MDR experience is a plus
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
AutonomoIndependent -- enjoys working with little direction
Innovative -- can lead the team to develop creative solutions even in the face of high stress
This role requires expert level communication, organization, and critical thinking skills. A self-starter, with the ability to track and manage multiple tasks and competing priorities, is required. The applicant must be well organized, with solid experience providing executive level presentations and status reporting
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Lead cross functional scientific and technical teams in all aspects of project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closure for programs assigned
Lead teams in timely resolution of complex problems, including development of technical solutions, project plans, resourcing plans and budgets
Accountable for core team performance, creation and management of project schedule, execution of the project, and budget commitments and spend
Interacts through program updates and reviews with all functions and levels of management ensuring effective ongoing communications across teams and stakeholders
Ensures identification and communication of project risks, development of risk plan and proactive management of risk response strategies
Manage all financial aspects of assigned projects, from initiation through close, which may include capital expenditures, functional expenses, and program positioning
Anticipates potential conflict situations for proactive solutions and manages conflict situations to result in win-win outcomes
Work within the guidelines of project management, standard performance metrics, and regulatory guidelines to apply best practice Project Management skills, methodologies and standards (such as PMBOK)
Maximizes business results through continuous improvement in organization's ability to execute programs from identification through implementation
Leads core team to identify and implement continuous improvement
Qualifications
Expertise in all aspects of project and program management
Self-motivated/driven, good interpersonal skills and experience in analyzing complex problems as well as driving high performing teams
Must have ability to lead cross-functional teams
Excellent oral/written communication and presentation skills
Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices and product development process requirements
Strong leadership and financial acumen skills
Proficiency with scheduling software such as MS Project
Ability to create and maintain project deliverables such as project timelines, meeting minutes, status reports etc.
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification desired
Education and/or Experience
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree required preferably in an Engineering or Science or equivalent discipline. MS/MBA preferred
5 years of demonstrated success leading multi-site, global or enterprise-wide programs in the medical products industry including 3-4 years of project management experience
EU MDR experience is a plus
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
AutonomoIndependent -- enjoys working with little direction
Innovative -- can lead the team to develop creative solutions even in the face of high stress
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