Hybrid position, employee should plan to come to the office 3 days a week in Tucson, AZ

2 year contract

Notes:

Needs to have good project coordination or PM experience - someone who knows how to build a project plan, understands critical paths, etc.

Someone who has PMP will probably know how to build plans and would be a good fit - scrummaster is a plus

Understanding of lab, equipment, regulatory, ex. is very helpful

They will work with Smartsheets in this role

Summary:

Responsible for all aspects of various projects of a less complex nature. Interfaces with all areas affected or supporting the project. Responsible for assembling project time, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedule to ensure timely completion of project. Monitors projects from initiation through delivery including monitoring budget/spending

Responsibilities:

• Manages project team information to support project team, LCT and/or LCC decision making

• Accountable for quality implementation on projects in the following areas: Project risk management; Critical path analysis; Scenario creation and analysis; Budget; Robust planning

• Ability to identify and communicate issues proactively to a wide range of stakeholders

• Creates, coordinates and maintains integrated project plans in Project & Portfolio Mgmt. Tool (PPM)

• Identifies gaps, potential bottlenecks or delays, challenges assumptions and proposes options to close gaps and get projects back on schedule

• Manages preparation for project milestone reviews

• Manages meetings to include setting agendas, organizing meeting time and meeting minutes

• Executes project management processes

• Follows best practices in project teams and fosters continuous improvement by sharing knowledge and continuous exchange

• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skill or Ability:

Problem solving skills and ability to coordinate project related activities

Strong written and oral communication skills

Basic stakeholder management and facilitation skills

Proficient in MS Project and/or Project & Portfolio Management Tool

Ability to manage projects with ambitious milestones

Ability to escalate and drive management decisions in relation to project execution and resource needs

Understanding of relevant Design Control and/or Phased Development processes preferred

Education Level:

Bachelor's Degree in science, engineering or business administration required

Master's Degree in science, engineering or business administration preferred

2-5 years project management, product development and/or relevant experience required

Licenses/Certifications:

Project Management specific training and/or certification preferred

pay within this range will be commensurate with level of experience

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