Senior Operations Analyst, Sustaining R&D

Olympus Corporation; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

On-site amenities

Job summary

Olympus Corporation is seeking a qualified candidate to support SUS R&D Operations with data analytics and reporting. The role focuses on collecting data, developing dashboards, and providing actionable insights for BU decision-making across global teams.

Responsibilities include KPI reporting, collaboration with PPMO and CAPA, and creating visual data representations with clear methodologies. Hybrid work in MA/PA corridors is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, business, economics or similar quantitative field.
• 8+ years of experience in data/analytics, R&D sustaining projects or operations incl. quality projects.
• Advanced mastery of Microsoft Office (Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint).
• Excellent analytical and complex problem-solving skills with reports/tools to analyse data.

Responsibilities

• Collect, synthesize and analyze data from multiple sources to support BU decisions.
• Create KPI dashboards and monthly reports using BI tools.
• Collaborate with PELs, PMs, GRDLs, gPMO and CAPA teams across multiple projects.
• Develop visual representations of complex data with documented methodologies.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, business, economics or similar quantitative fields

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

Sensei IQ

MS Project

Job description

Working Location: Massachusetts, Westborough

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives. Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose: Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy. Learn more about Life at Olympus: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers.

Job Description

This role provides an exciting opportunity for a talented individual looking to flex their analytical prowess in combination with driving analysis and insights into the SUS portfolio in support of BU reporting and decision making. As an integral member of the SIS SUS R&D team this role is responsible for supporting global SIS Sustaining (SUS) R&D Operations. This role works with the Sustaining R&D Operations Leader, the SUS PELs (Project Execution Leaders), PMs and the regional SUS R&D leaders by performing ad hoc analyses and providing tactical support on a broad range of projects of strategic importance to the SIS SUS org among other initiatives as needs arise.

Job Duties

• SUS Operations (70%)
• • Primarily responsible for collecting, synthesizing, analyzing and managing data from multiple sources (including project and CAPA labor and budget actuals and forecast) to support SPT (Sustaining Prioritization Teams) and SGB (Sustaining Governance Board) presentations and BU level decision making through relevant and actionable insights and reporting with an understanding of the drivers and project implications using your tools expertise to analyze and evaluate data using Excel including, pivot tables, queries, equations, etc.
  • Work with multiple stakeholders including PELs (Project Execution Leaders), PMs, GRDLs, gPMO and CAPA governance and process team members among others, managing multiple projects simultaneously with minimal direction.
  • Develop and support SUS org KPI reporting in support of SGB meetings including monthly PPT reports to key stakeholders through the preparation supporting dashboards and scorecards in a user-friendly manner including visualization BI tools (e.g. PowerBI) and Portfolio tools (e.g. Sensei IQ).
  • Develop visual representations of gathered complex data/relationships to convey key information succinctly and unambiguously. Ensure that the methodology and assumptions used to develop the output are clearly documented, accurate, and repeatable.
  • Partners with other analysts (e.g. gPMO, CAPA) and project managers to build and enhance repeatable processes and best practices.
  • Support collaboration with the Strategy team to ensure alignment with the SFBP (Strategic & Financial Business Process) team including data alignment and accuracy.
• Finance (15%)
• • Support SPT financial reporting and analysis for PJ budgets and CAPA (labor & expense) in collaboration with global finance leads.
  • Work with the SUS PMO and finance teams to roll-up project and CAPA related financials to a concise, BU level report with insights.
• Support CTO Office and otherprojects including Sustainability, Materials and Tariff projects (15%)
• • Lead and/or support global CTO level initiatives as appropriate.

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree required in engineering, finance, business, economics or similar quantitative fields.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a combination of data and analytics projects, R&D sustaining projects or operations inclusive of quality projects, portfolio management and analysis and/or business process development.
• Financial and business acumen and mindset are required.
• Advanced mastery of Microsoft Office (Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint).
• Excellent analytical and complex problem-solving skills with proven expertise in creating reports and tools to analyse and evaluate data using Excel, pivot tables, queries, equations, etc.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple data sources, draw relevant and actionable conclusions, and handle multiple projects simultaneously with minimal direction.
• Proven track record of developing and communicating data analysis insights and results to assist decision-making for leadership.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and planning skills; strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent time management & project management skills.
• Motivated individual with the ability to work independently and in teams on tasks and projects with limited supervision and with a high degree of personal initiative and drive.
• Ability to support global meetings / discussions (e.g., schedule flexibility to support meetings with teams in Germany (CET) and Japan (JST)).

Preferred

• PMP Certification a plus.
• Prior project management knowledge and expertise preferred.
• Medical device experience preferred.
• Global experience interfacing with offshore teams and initiatives is preferable.
• Experience working in an international matrixed organization with great collaboration skills preferred.
• Advanced capabilities in visualization BI tools (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) and Portfolio tools (Sensei IQ) preferred.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

• Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
• 12 Paid Holidays
• On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

• Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
• Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
• Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
• Paid Educational Assistance
• US Only
• Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefits and incentives: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks .

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in this location is $108,767.00 - $152,274.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com .

You Belong at Olympus

We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations:

Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail]. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Let’s realize your potential, together.

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