Project Manager 2

americas-cookmedical; Bloomington (IN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Medical's Corporate Program Management Office seeks a Project Manager 2 to lead multiple projects aligned to strategic priorities, coordinating with global stakeholders and delivering complex initiatives in a dynamic portfolio.

The role requires a self-starter with strong communication, able to manage scope, risks, and timelines, and to work in Eastern Time from a hybrid/remote setup; PMP preferred; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• 3–5 years of project management experience, including leading multiple projects.
• Experience directing and managing project teams toward objectives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project management software, and emerging AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Define full project scope with stakeholders and plan execution for assigned projects.
• Align project delivery with business priorities and benefits realization.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, balancing resources, dependencies, and timelines.
• Establish agendas, facilitate discussions, and drive team actions and decisions.
• Identify barriers and risks and keep leadership informed of implications.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

AI platforms

Job description

Overview

Cook Medical's Corporate Program Management Office (PMO)engages withthe strategic priorities thathelpmoveour business forward, andwe'reseeking a Project Manager 2 ready to excel at that level. In this role,you'llleadmultiple projectsaligned to our strategic priorities across a dynamic portfolio of programs.We'relooking for a seasoned, highly organized project leader with a can-do attitude who thrives on managing priorities, coordinating global stakeholders, and delivering complex initiatives. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who already excels in the responsibilities outlined below, leads with positivity, builds strong relationships at all levels, and turns ambiguity into clear plans and measurable results.

TheProjectManager 2 providesexpertisein developing and managing projects that support business plan objectives, departmental goals, and global cross-functional initiatives. This role collaborates closely with department and program leadership to ensure alignment and successful execution.

must work eastern time zone

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions/Duties:

• Work with key stakeholders to define full project scope,lead operational planning,and executionfor assigned projects.

• Drive alignment between project delivery and business priorities, ensuringalignment onexpected outcomes andbenefitsrealization.

• Manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects, balancing resources,dependenciesand timelines.

• Establish meeting agendas,facilitateteam discussions, and drive clear andtimelyteam actions and decisions.

• Proactivelyidentifyand address barriers and risks to project progress, keeping leadership informed of critical considerations and the implications of priority decisions.

• Ensure project deliverables are achieved on or ahead of schedule, within budget, and with quality and outcomes that meet or exceed business needs.

• Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization.

• Manage scheduled and ad-hoc project status reporting, using project data and tools to keep updatesaccurateandtimely.

• Manage project communication for all stakeholders, including tailored updates for leadership.

• Lead andfacilitatecross-functional conversations whennew informationarises, includingscopechanges, risks, and competing priorities.

• Listen for and understand what motivates team members and stakeholders to build andmaintainengagement and support.

• Tailorprofessional communicationsacross verbal, written, and presentation formatsto thetargetaudience.

• Strongprofessionalinterpersonal skills withtheability to build relationships and work collaboratively across teams.

• Technology-forward and quick to adopt new tools, includingAI,data, andanalytics platforms.

• Excellentcreativeproblem-solving andcritical thinking skills.

• Mustmaintaincompany qualitystandards.

• Must strictly adhere to safety requirements.

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Qualifications

Minimum Work Experience/Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, orsignificantexperienceof suchkindto provide a comparable background.

• PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.

• A minimum of 3-5 years of project management experience, including leading multiple concurrent projects.

• Experiencedirecting andmanagingproject teamstowarddefinedobjectives.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholderengagementskills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.

• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite,project management software,and ability toleverageemerging technologies such as AI.

Physical Requirements:

• Performs business operations daily on Eastern Time Zone, requires occasional early morning or late evening teleconferences

• Hybrid preferred, remote acceptable.

• Attends and leadsvarious strategic and informational meetings

• Works under general office environmental conditions

• Requires close visual acuity when working with computers, etc.

• Domestic and global travel asrequired

• The employeeis occasionally required tostand for extended periods

• The employeeis occasionally required towalk and stoop, kneel or crouch