Project Manager

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. in Alameda, CA is seeking a Project Manager to serve as the liaison between project owners, project team, and management, ensuring open communication of achievements and issues requiring escalation.

The role drives process improvements and may serve as Project Owner for multiple projects, balancing scope, budget, and quality across the portfolio to optimize value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent in a business or technical discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in medical devices and/or pharmaceuticals is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, and improve business processes in support of Project Management and related sub-processes.
• Demonstrate stewardship and provide project leadership to meet Division strategy and business objectives.
• Manage activities associated with product-related projects by coordinating key functional areas such as Quality, Commercial, Logistics, R&D, Operations, and Regulatory.
• Ensure the cross-functional team is working within defined processes for reporting to Senior Management. Resolve project team conflicts and address project data integrity issues.
• Implement process improvement solutions to support the division in achieving its long-term goals.
• Provide business updates regarding project status, resource needs, risks, and decisions requiring escalation to Senior Management in a timely manner.
• Document project management processes and the use of project management tools and reports.
• Create a work environment that supports cross-functional team effectiveness.

Skills

Project management

Product development

Business process implementation

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or technical discipline

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Alameda CA

Duration: 11+ months



The Project Manager serves as the liaison between project owners, project team and management to guarantee open and accurate communication of project and program achievements and issues requiring escalation for resolution. Identifies areas for process improvement and defines and implements solutions, serving as the key contact to communicate new process requirements across the organization.



The process is intended to ensure Management has the appropriate data and analysis necessary for optimal decision-making in support of the Product Portfolio and Division strategy.

The successful candidate may also serve as Project Owner for one or more projects in the product portfolio, executing projects in accordance with the established process expectations. Accountable for driving scope, budget, and quality tradeoffs, not only for a given project, but across projects in conjunction with other stakeholders to optimize portfolio value creation.



MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Implement, monitor, and improve business processes in support of Project Management and related sub-processes.

Demonstrate stewardship and provide project leadership to meet Division strategy and business objectives.

Manage activities associated with product-related projects by coordinating key functional areas such as Quality, Commercial, Logistics, R&D, Operations, and Regulatory.

Ensure the cross-functional team is working within defined processes for reporting to Senior Management. Resolve project team conflicts and address project data integrity issues.

Implement process improvement solutions to support the division in achieving its long-term goals.

Provide business updates regarding project status, resource needs, risks, and decisions requiring escalation to Senior Management in a timely manner.

Document project management processes and the use of project management tools and reports.

Create a work environment that supports cross-functional team effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in a Business or Technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.


• Master's Degree in a Business or Technical discipline preferred.

Experience/Background

• Experience in medical devices and/or pharmaceuticals is a plus.


• Proven experience in product development, project management, and/or business process implementation.


• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.


• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.


• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.


• Process-oriented mindset focused on continuous improvement and lessons learned.


• Demonstrated ability to define and implement complex and interdependent business processes.

Licenses and Certifications

• Preferred


• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.