Senior Project Manager

ManpowerGroup; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Education reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Fridley, MN is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams across medical device NPI and contract design projects, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule and budget.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business, 8+ years of relevant experience in highly regulated environments, and PMP certification is strongly preferred. Travel between Fridley and White Bear Lake will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree helpful.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience.
• PMP certification strongly preferred.
• Experience in highly regulated environments.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage risks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership and customers to create an aligned project plan and schedule.
• Manage and direct project activities to meet objectives, resources, skills, and timing.
• Anticipate, assess, and mitigate project risks with clear communication to leadership.
• Complete resource planning and reporting to achieve deliverables.
• Develop and improve PM tools, systems, and processes with teams.
• Conduct portfolio scenario analysis to inform tradeoffs.
• Support business case development and ROI assessments with Finance.
• Own project reporting and governance from initiation to deployment.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Budget & scheduling

PM tools & processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration

8+ years experience in regulated environments

PMP certification strongly preferred

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Fridley, MN (Occasional travel to White Bear Lake)

Pay: $115,000 - $140,000, plus 10% bonus

Duration: Direct Hire

Job Function Summary:

The Senior Project Manager will lead cross-functional development teams to complete all work necessary to effectively initiate, plan, execute, control, and complete projects. The Senior Project Manager must build strong teams, prioritize activities, manage risks, and communicate effectively with stakeholders to meet project objectives for scope, budget, and timeline. The Senior Project Manager will have the opportunity to support a variety of types of projects within medical device contract manufacturing NPI and contract design projects.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership and customers to create an aligned overall project plan and schedule for complex projects (e.g. contract manufacturing of assemblies or part families, contract design, original device design, 510k, CI, and/or site improvement/expansion/transfer projects).

• Manage and direct project activities needed to achieve project objectives, with a strong understanding of resources, skills, and timing necessary to meet competing project schedules.

• Anticipate, assess, and mitigate project risks and provide visibility to cross-functional leadership and customers clearly and concisely.

• Complete resource planning/reporting to achieve project deliverables.

• Develop and improve project management tools, systems, and processes alongside project managers and cross-functional teams.

• Conduct project portfolio scenario analysis as needed to inform tradeoffs.

• Partner with Finance and Portfolio Management to support business case development and ROI assessments for projects and capital expenditures.

• Establish strong ownership of all project reporting/communication and governance requirements, internally and externally, at peer and executive levels (e.g. project governance, resource planning, KPIs).

• Establish strong ownership of the full project life cycle, driving successful results through leadership from initiation to deployment of the project.

• Effectively communicate complex information with varying levels of collaborators, including customers and stakeholders.

• Support project costing initiatives and partner with Commercial, Portfolio, and R&D personnel to develop inputs to project proposals.

• Coaches and mentors less experienced project managers (formally or informally).

Education and Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field required; master’s degree helpful.

• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience required, with experience working in highly regulated environments preferred.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred.

• Expert level knowledge and application of project management tools, processes, and best practices using multiple project management methodologies.

• An established history of building strong teams and cross-functional relationships.

• Demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse group of project stakeholders including customers, executives, peers, managers, and subject matter experts.

• Proven competence in completing projects according to established scope, budget, and timelines.

• Extensive experience guiding teams in risk assessment and mitigation activities.

• Strong knowledge and application of finance fundamentals as related to projects.

• Expert level background in conflict resolution.

• Must be willing and able to travel between White Bear Lake, MN and Fridley, MN sites, as needed.

Benefits:

Our total compensation package also includes eligibility for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, education reimbursement, paid parental leave and paid time off.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.

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