Project Manager 2

bioMérieux SA; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Parental leaves

Job summary

bioMérieux SA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead cross-functional, end-to-end projects within a regulated environment. You will own planning, execution, and reporting, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders and senior sponsors.

The role requires a strong command of PMI project lifecycle, governance, and PM tools such as MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or Planisware. Collaboration and data-driven decision-making are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Life Sciences, Business, Project Management.
• 5+ years’ experience in program/project management with cross-functional teams and governance.
• Experience in regulated environments (IVD/medical device/Life Sciences) with design control and ISO13485 knowledge.
• Proven track record in NPD or product lifecycle projects from concept to launch with scope/schedule/budget accountability.
• Strong ability to present updates to senior leadership using data-driven insights.
• Hands-on experience with PM tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, Planisware or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage integrated project plans and schedules.
• Manage scope, risk, budget, and stakeholder expectations.
• Communicate clearly across functional and external teams.
• Ensure compliance with internal and regulatory frameworks.
• Analyze metrics and use data for decision-making.
• Mentor junior PMs and coordinate with PMO.
• Own project lifecycle from initiation to closure.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Budgeting

Data-driven reporting

MS Project

Jira

Smartsheet

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Life Sciences/Business/PM

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Smartsheet

Planisware

Job description

Description

Leads multiple or moderately complex projects independently, managing cross-functional initiatives with moderate risk or technical complexity. Owns end-to-end project delivery, including planning, execution, and reporting. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders and provides regular updates to senior leadership and sponsors. Demonstrates advanced proficiency with project management tools and reporting systems, drives standardization at the project level, and contributes to continuous improvement of PMO processes.

Duties Include:

• Develop and manage integrated & comprehensive project plans and schedules
• Manage scope, risk, budget, and stakeholder expectations
• Communicate clearly across functional and external teams
• Ensure compliance with internal and regulatory frameworks
• Analyze metrics and use data for decision-making
• Facilitate status updates
• Drive accountability and resource alignment
• Mentor junior PMs and coordinate with PMO
• Own project lifecycle from initiation to closure
• Project plan development and updates
• Project Risk response planning and execution
• Budget tracking and variance response
• Stakeholder communication strategies
• Vendor selection and performance management
• Project resource allocation and adjustments
• Mitigation strategy for scope or schedule issues
• Task assignments and internal team coordination
• Strong understanding of PMI project lifecycle
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in PM tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Risk assessment and mitigation planning
• Budgeting and financial tracking abilities
• Leadership and decision-making confidence
• Data-driven reporting and KPI analysis

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree: Engineering, Technology, Life Sciences, Business, Project Management.
• 5+ years’ experience in program/project management within a PMO or similar environment, including leading cross-functional teams, managing multiple projects, driving governance, and working with senior stakeholders.
• Proven experience in a regulated environment, ideally within IVD, medical device, or life sciences, with strong knowledge of design control, quality systems (ISO13485), and regulatory requirements (FDA, IVDR, CE).
• Proven track record managing new product development (NPD) or product lifecycle projects from concept through launch, with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and compliance.
• Skilled at presenting project updates and recommendations to senior leadership, using data-driven insights to support decision-making.
• Hands-on experience with project and resource management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Planisware, or equivalent) to support planning, tracking, and reporting.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Experience supporting tool implementation or optimization is a plus.
• PMP Certified a plus.
• CSM a plus.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and influence without authority. Experience with mentoring junior project managers or team members is required.
• Demonstrates a high degree of personal accountability, taking full ownership of project commitments, deliverables, and outcomes. Proactively drives work forward, anticipates barriers, and ensures successful execution without requiring oversight.
• Acts as the owner of project success—leading decisively, driving clarity, and ensuring stakeholders are informed, engaged, and accountable. Demonstrates leadership behaviors that inspire confidence, strengthen team performance, and sustain project momentum.
• Exhibits strong active management skills by continuously monitoring project health, escalating risks early, removing roadblocks, and keeping teams aligned and moving with urgency. Maintains tight control over scope, schedule, quality, and cross‑functional coordination.
• Flexibility, being highly adaptable and resilient to thrive in a dynamic work environment.
• Make timely decisions by quickly choosing effective solutions in high-pressure situations for optimal outcomes
• Driving continuous improvement by evaluating processes and implementing necessary changes
• Demonstrates assertiveness and confidence in the face of a challenge
• Effective Presentation Skills - including the ability to present technical data
• Business Acumen (Business Plan, Project Value Delivery to the Org)

The estimated salary range for this role is between $92,100-$138,200. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux’s bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.

In addition, bioMérieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include:

• A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
• Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.
• Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Various voluntary benefit offerings
• Discount programs
• Parental leaves