Lead Project Manager, Lab Automation & Systems

Gilson; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilson in Madison, WI is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams through planning, development, testing, and commercialization of automated liquid handling systems and lab automation products.

You will coordinate with engineering, product management, applications, quality, operations, marketing, and commercial teams to deliver on time and within budget, ensuring milestones are achieved and ROI is maximized.

Qualifications

• BS in related Engineering or Project Management.
• 3 years of product development experience (ideally systems with mechanics, electronics, automatism and software).
• 5 years of cross-functional team leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive and ensure the delivery of the products or services defined in the Roadmap.
• Support the development and consolidation of the Roadmap.
• Ensure compliance with the project management methodology and value‑creation processes.
• Establish projects, provide project plans, manage ongoing projects, and oversee the final delivery of completed projects.
• Establish a project schedule and budget.
• Deliver projects in accordance with scope, timeline, quality, budget, and business objectives.
• Continually monitor and report on key performance indicators including earned value, project deliverables, financials and risk mitigation status.
• Manage changes to the project scope through the change management process.
• Ensure that the commitments and processes of the various departments involved in the project are properly followed.
• Partner with project stakeholders, including the executive team, product management, and technical leads to build the project charter.
• Ensure optimal use of resources and maximize ROI.
• Ensure the availability of the required deliverables.
• Provide regular reporting to internal and external clients and ensure their satisfaction.
• Ensure effective management of project and technical risks.
• Alert management and, when necessary depending on criticality, the project steering committee of any deviation, and keep the other project team members informed.
• Contribute to identifying resource needs and defining the required profiles.
• Lead regular meetings with the project team to ensure smooth project progress.
• Manage project closure activities, organize the knowledge gained, and ensure its proper capitalization.
• Lead REX review
• Actively contribute to ongoing process improvements, driving the company to more Lean/Agile methodologies
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Risk assessment

Cross-functional teams

Agile methodologies

Education

BS in Engineering or Project Management

Job description

Gilson in Madison, WI is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams through planning, development, testing, and commercialization of automated liquid handling systems and lab automation products.

You will coordinate with engineering, product management, applications, quality, operations, marketing, and commercial teams to deliver on time and within budget, ensuring milestones are achieved and ROI is maximized.