About the role
This role will report to the Healthcare - Reprocessing team. The incumbent will direct all phases of product development lifecycle from inception through commercialization / product launch. This individual will also organize and lead a cross-functional core team on product development programs through stage gates. The programs managed by the Project Manager represent critical strategic imperatives and are global in both scales and scope and have direct visibility to senior management.
* _This position is based in our Eden Prairie, MN location with option for hybrid schedule._
* _10% Domestic travel required._
## **What You'll Do as a Project Manager**
* Collaborates with the Product Management team on business case justification.
* Develops the cross-functional plan/execution strategy and drives implementation of identified products.
* Ensures compliance with the Sourcing/ NPD / Design Control / lifecycle management processes across all functions. Owns the overall project management to ensure outcomes that meet quality, costs, reliability and manufacturability requirement.
* Responsible for leading multiple projects in parallel.
* Develops project schedule, financial budget and leads delivery / presentation of Sourcing/NPD Project Deliverables Plan at stage gates and at VP-level sponsor reviews.
* Monitors project team adherence to master plans / schedules / operating budgets, proactively identifies program risks / mitigation solutions and promotes continuous improvement.
* Acts as the primary leader for project activities, leading decision-making / change management and technical performance requirements.
* Drives project teams to make decisions, complete tasks, and execute the plan based on defined deliverables and timelines.
* Facilitates communication and interaction across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, and Operation functional leadership to ensure transparency of critical deliverables, risks and milestones in the Supplier Transition/NPD process.
* Conducts regular status meetings, technical discussions and reviews to expedite solutions and implementation. Coordinates and allocates resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
* Ensures smooth transition across the organization for initial concept through product development, manufacturing and product launch.
Identifies critical dependences, risks and contingency plans. Proactively monitors progress, anticipating the effect of dependencies on schedule, cost, etc.
* Fosters a culture of continuous improvement by evaluating project outcomes, tracking key performance indicators identifying areas for optimization and implementing lessons learned.
* Travels up to 10%.