Associate Project Manager

Zvh; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter is seeking an Associate Project Manager for the Baxter Connected Care Group. This remote-based, entry-level PMO role oversees planning, coordination, and execution of customer-led projects in the healthcare software space, from sales handoff to ongoing support, with a focus on timely delivery.

You will develop project plans, lead meetings, build client relationships, forecast revenue, and grow product expertise while working PT hours from the West Coast.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare, IT, business or related background.
• 2+ years of professional, customer facing work experience.
• Experience using MS Dynamics, Kanban and/or Power BI is preferred.
• Comfortable working and learning in an IT-focused environment with complex products and requirements.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong and proactive project leadership.
• Act with autonomy as the primary point of contact for all client project related needs.
• Develop and distribute project plans detailing resource engagement and product delivery timelines.
• Host remote and in-person recurring meetings, providing agendas and meeting minutes.
• Build internal and external customer relationships and manage expectations.
• Accurately forecast project completion and revenue delivery.
• Develop applicable product expertise.
• Continuously reassess and prioritize defined sequence tasks, through individual effort and the coordination of the work of others.

Skills

MS Dynamics

Power BI

Kanban

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Your Role at Baxter

This multifaceted role within the healthcare software industry is pivotal within Baxter Connected Care Group. The Associate Project Manager is a remote-based role, responsible for the planning, coordination, documentation, and execution of customer-awarded projects according to Baxter Standards. Connected Care project managers lead all aspects of the client project engagement from the sales handoff to a transition to ongoing support. Key activities include project planning, resource prioritization, project risk assessment and mitigation, revenue forecasting, customer communication and internal partner management. This role is an entry level role in our PMO and primarily responsible for smaller, fast paced projects and success is partially measured by speed of project completion. This role requires the new hire to work in the Pacific (PT) Time Zone. Candidates must reside in the West Coast OR be able to commit to working PT hours.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide strong and proactive project leadership.
• Act with autonomy as the primary point of contact for all client project related needs.
• Develop and distribute project plans detailing resource engagement and product delivery timelines.
• Host remote and in-person recurring meetings, providing agendas and meeting minutes.
• Build internal and external customer relationships and manage expectations.
• Accurately forecast project completion and revenue delivery.
• Develop applicable product expertise.
• Continuously reassess and prioritize defined sequence tasks, through individual effort and the coordination of the work of others.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, IT, business or related background
• 2+ years of professional, customer facing work experience
• Experience using MS Dynamics, Kanata and/or Power BI is preferred
• Comfortable working and learning in an IT-focused environment with complex products and requirements
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Travel: 10– 20% depending on geographic location.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. AtBaxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $88,000 to $121,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

• Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching.
• We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave.
• Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.

Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

No matter your role at Baxter, your talent, skills, and time has a direct impact on people's lives. Since 1931, we have been at the forefront of innovation by bringing smarter, more personalized care to patients around the world. Now, we’re more determined than ever to make a lasting impact as we are redefining healthcare delivery across the care journey. Our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives motivates us as we create a culture in which each of us can succeed. This is where you belong.