Senior COE Project Manager

469g Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 158,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers is seeking a seasoned Project/Program Manager for labeling and packaging programs in the Life Sciences space in the United States. You will drive end-to-end initiatives, aligning cross-functional teams globally, and applying Lean Sigma and PMP methodologies to deliver on time, within scope and budget.

The role emphasizes leadership without direct reports, stakeholder management, and the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable projects across multiple sites

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Life Sciences, Packaging and/or Labeling or related field.
• 8+ years leading large cross-functional improvement projects in life sciences.
• PMP certification preferred; Lean Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• Willingness to travel 10%–15%.

Responsibilities

• Lead labeling and packaging initiatives using lean sigma and PMP tools.
• Define project plans, budgets, ROI, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with global stakeholders and matrixed teams.
• Develop dashboards and milestones for project progress.
• Coach COE teams on project delivery and lean improvements.
• Present status updates to senior leadership and steering committees.

Skills

Project management

Lean Sigma

Cross-functional teamwork

Life sciences knowledge

Packaging & labeling

Leadership presence

Education

BA/BS in Life Sciences, Packaging and/or Labeling, Project Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions. This is a role well suited to an ambitious professional, looking for the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Leverage your medical device labeling and packaging experience to drive and manage labeling and packaging key initiatives and technology implementation projects.
• Define, develop and maintain both high level and detailed project plans, metrics and dashboards as well as any related budgets, including comprehensive ROI and risk assessment/mitigation plans.
• Leverage your ability to lead without direct reports, be an independent subject matter expert, knowledgeable resource, facilitator, and coach to the Packaging & Labeling organization.
• Develop high functioning project teams through strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work across matrixed teams.
• Lead design, development and testing workflows and teams for critical functional labeling and packaging enhancement tools and projects Utilizing lean sigma and standardized project management tools, oversee and manage project teams supporting project deliverables without direct reporting lines ensuring all functional requirements are met.
• Ensures participation of the right business resources during the project for alignment of scope, and integrating unique requirements into the processes Independently identify critical path activities and work with various functions to eliminate road blocks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Partner with business owners and key stakeholders globally to ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities and keep business owners in the loop on progress, milestones, risks and any needed escalations.
• Gain alignment and acceptance for ideas, plans and actions and implement across organizational boundaries.
• Effectively Lead project team meetings to ensure clear agenda, effective actions and results.
• Successfully complete deliverables using standardized lean and PMP project tools and content management systems.
• Develop and present slide decks regarding project status and milestones to direct management, cross-functional teams, steering committees and other senior leadership.
• Proactively provide coaching to COE team on tools, leveraging your expertise as a project manager and lean sigma to enable the structured process and delivery of all key project initiatives and ensure completion.
• Independent thinker with demonstrated skills in identifying opportunities and translating ideas into actionable full-scale improvement projects, driving from initiation through to completion.
• Delivery of project milestones that support process / technology and other initiatives across the Packaging & Labeling organization that improve quality, cost, delivery and compliance leveraging experience in the Life Sciences industry.
• Facilitating the process for improvement projects, managing dashboards, metrics and communication process for product related projects and process/technology related initiatives.
• Ability to develop and drive change management strategies.

Qualifications

• This position may suit you best if you are familiar with what is below, and would like to do develop your career with Healthineers
• Experience in packaging and product labeling and a good understanding of medical device landscape, including IFUs, User Manuals, package labeling, online printing and package engineering
• Understanding of technology and automation in labeling development and / or manufacturing packaging systems and equipment
• Understanding labeling and packaging regulations and the impact of these on processes, systems and tools used for packaging and labeling
• Working across and up an organization as well as cross functionally, managing and assigning tasks to project resources to ensure high quality, on-time completion of project deliverables.
• Deep experience in lean sigma and continuous improvement as well as expert project management and KPI skills.
• Have expertise in, and / or the ability and interest in developing a strong understanding of the PDP process and our product portfolio
• You have strong software skills specifically related to project management (e.g. advanced experience in Excel, Project, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Are interested in not only driving your own projects but helping others to understand tools and systems to deliver on key improvement strategies
• Willingness to share your knowledge and learn new things
• High level demonstrated communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong leadership presence.
• Ability to gain consensus and make decisions/recommendations.
• BA/BS in Life Sciences, Packaging and/ or Labeling, Project Management or related field
• Must have experience leading large-scale projects that leverage cross-functional teams that span multiple functions and global sites/teams.
• Must have 8+ years as project or program manager focused on continuous improvement
• 5-8 years + experience in life sciences industry, preferably working in packaging and/or labeling area
• Black Belt or Master Black Belt in Lean Sigma preferred, not required (could be company specific version)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred, not required
• Willing to travel 10% - 15%

About the Company

Who we are: We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work: When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

To find out more about Siemens Healthineers businesses, please visit our company page here.

The base pay range for this position is: $158,300 - $217,657 Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long-term and short-term disability insurance
• paid parking/public transportation
• paid time off
• paid sick and safe time

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

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Export Control: “A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law.” “It is Siemens Healthineers’ policy to comply fully and completely with all United States export control laws and regulations, including those implemented by the Department of Commerce through the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), by the Department of State through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and by the Treasury Department through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions regulations.”

We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to improve people’s lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.