Sr. Project Manager - LPD

The Livestock, Poultry and Dairy (LPD) team is looking for a strong Project Manager to lead complex new product development and on market product improvement initiatives from concept through launch. Product and business goals will be achieved by planning and directing project plans, managing cross-functional teams, and coordinating activities within the established project timelines and budgets. Our passionate team is looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is excited about new product innovations, and can influence at all levels of a global organization. Livestock, Poultry and Dairy (LPD) provides diagnostic tests and services to monitor the health of herd and flock animals worldwide. Position is hybrid in Scarborough, Maine. For more information relating to this line of products and services please visit our website at: https://www.idexx.com/en/livestock/ What will you do? Identify high-level project stakeholder needs and implement a project strategy that ensures achievement of goals Lead cross-functional New Product Development (NPD) and On Market Product Improvement project teams and be accountable for performance to approved project contracts and business processes Create and manage the tactical project plan that includes details related to work-scope, schedule and resources Coordinate team activities and ensure effective communication across the core and sub-teams Lead core team meetings and drive participant discussion, resulting in clear decisions and action-items Serve as NPD and Product Support expert to the project team, continuously resolve issues and manage risks Provide regular reports on project status to management and key stakeholders Participate in routine LPD capacity planning and portfolio review meetings What do you need to succeed? Bachelor’s Degree (minimum). Life sciences, physical sciences or engineering disciplines preferred PMP Certification a plus Technical platform Waterfall experience is preferred Demonstrated success leading NPD projects through a phase-gate process to launch (5-7 years preferred) Strong strategic thinking, decision making, and problem solving Technical ability to understand and effectively orchestrate the work to accomplish projects Leadership skills, including ability to collaborate and influence without authority Stakeholder management and relationship building required Regulatory experience a plus Excellent analytical, organizational, scope and communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to motivate and inspire the team with proactive teambuilding & mentoring Passionate about achieving results and contributing significantly to organizational outcomes Why IDEXX We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people. So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. Let’s pursue what matters together. IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws. While we appreciate our staffing partners, we are unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes. #LI-KP1 An innovation leader in every industry we serve, IDEXX follows its Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people. Approximately one-third of our team is located outside the United States.