Project Manager - Sustaining Engineering (Medical Device)

The Project Manager is responsible for the effective management (organization, planning, execution, control, and evaluation) of all aspects of their assigned projects. The Project Manager will develop and manage the cross functional project plan, ensuring milestones, and goals are met. This individual will be responsible for project level financial management and planning, and drives project execution in accordance with product development process and design controls. The candidate will effectively collaborate with project governance boards, communicate project status to management and provide resolution of project issues.

This is a hybrid position, and the selected candidate will be required to work onsite in the Lake Zurich, Illinois office 3 days a week.

Please note: This position cannot provide employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer and must be able to maintain that authorization for the entire duration of employment without requiring employer sponsorship at any time, including in the instance when your current work authorization expires. We ask that candidates answer all work authorization questions fully and accurately during the application process.

Responsibilities

• Organize a project plan (project scope, timeline, and budget) for medical device projects to satisfy milestones and deadlines with required actions.
• Monitor and communicate project status, plans, issues, timelines, action items, and budgets internally and externally.
• Manage resources assigned to the project team to meet project goals/milestones. Work with management to ensure project has proper resources assigned.
• Author planning documents as required to support assigned projects.
• Provide guidance for team members in close collaboration with their direct supervisor.
• Provide project level information to the project prioritization and/or product portfolio process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required and 5 years of job experience.
• PMI, IPMA or equivalent certification preferred
• Product life cycle or product development experience (preferably in a medical device or pharmaceutical company).
• Demonstrated experience establishing and delivering projects within a cross-functional organization.
• Knowledge in the use of project management methodologies and tools.
• Experienced in working with stakeholders to manage their expectations and engaging them to address project issues.
• Capable of managing risk to achieve business and customer objectives.
• Good communication skills, good customer relationships, leadership skills and team building competencies.

Additional Information

Salary Range: $95,000 to $105,000 per year

Position is eligible to participate in a bonus plan with a target of 10% of the base salary. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.