Senior Project Manager, iMRI

Cook Group; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Group seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead definition of project scope, methodology, and resources while driving governance across programs. You will establish plans, coordinate with staff and vendors, and ensure timely deliveries with proper approvals.

The role emphasizes stakeholder relationship building, AI/data concepts literacy, and coaching teams on best practices. Occasional travel and ongoing training are expected as part of professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in medical devices industry desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish project plans with milestones and deadlines.
• Communicate with staff and external vendors throughout projects.
• Act as a single point of contact and coordinate deliverables.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders to form a global project team.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule with documented approvals.
• Train users on new systems and processes.
• Oversee routing, tracking, and archiving of project documentation.
• Identify and document project risks and issues.
• Maintain visibility across the portfolio and identify cross-project risks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

AI/data concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for providing subject matter expertise in defining project scope, methodology, and resource allocation while maintaining portfolio visibility and driving consistent project management practices across programs.

Responsibilities

• Establish project plans with associated milestones and deadlines.
• Communicate with staff and external vendors throughout projects.
• Act as a single point of contact and provide coordination of deliverables.
• Develop strong relationships with all stakeholders to create a high-functioning global project team.
• Ensure that projects are completed on schedule and with appropriate documented approvals.
• Train users on new systems and processes.
• Oversee routing, tracking, and archiving of project documentation.
• Identify and document project risks and issues.
• Maintain visibility across the project portfolio and identify cross-project risks, resource constraints, and dependencies.
• Ensure projects adhere to established product development and stage-gate processes.
• Develop risk mitigation plans and elevate significant risks and issues to leadership with recommended actions.
  • Provide coaching and guidance to Team Leaders in best project practices.
  • Develop project status reports with Team Leads.
  • Review project status reports and follow up on needed changes.
  • Develop and document resource information and summaries.
  • Attend project status meetings.
  • Must maintain all training requirements for the position, while seeking out opportunities for continuous development and growth.
  • Promote consistent project management practices, tools, and standards across multiple programs.
  • Prepare and deliver program status updates and dashboards to division leadership.
• Evaluate project management tools, processes, and governance practices, and recommend improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; or experience of such kind and amount as to provide a comparable background.
• A history of high-performance demonstrating proficiency in several of the above listed job functions/duties.
• Experience within medical devices industry desirable
• Strong computer usage skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Project).
• PMP certification preferred

Knowledge and Skills and/or Abilities

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong technical writing.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams to solve complex problems.
• This role requires fluency in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data concepts, including the ability to critically evaluate AI outputs, improve workflows using approved tools, identify and mitigate bias or inaccuracies, and communicate AI-driven insights clearly and responsibly to peers and managers.
• Demonstrated fluency in both written and spoken English, and in other local language(s), as applicable.

Physical Requirements

• Work under general office environmental conditions
• Sitting for extended periods, utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers, etc.
• In line with local health and safety requirements, personal protective equipment may be required in areas associated with this position.
• May require occasional travel.