Project Manager

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY- Creates, manages, coordinates, and successfully executes plans to complete projects in support of business and technical initiatives. Adheres to Terumo BCT practices for project governance. Assists with evolution of the Terumo BCT projectmanagement methodology and tools. Communicates important milestones and achievements as well as risks as they relate to projects. ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Creates and executes complex project plans, and revises them as appropriate for project needs. Defines and manages projects of small to moderate scope. Facilitates and coordinates project activities and tasks to execute the project plan. Manages scope, schedule and cost within plan. • Ensures proper assignment and coordination of resources per plan. Facilitates the definition of quality and risk, and manages the project accordingly. Resolves and/or escalates projectrelated issues in a timely fashion. Tracks status and metrics on the project delivery and value; escalates to functional management upon identification of deviations (or potential deviations) from plan. • Effectively manages communications, expectations, and interactions with all departments and internal stakeholders. Delivers informative, well-organized presentations on project status and selected project topics. • Effectively utilizes each team member to accomplish the project objectives. Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members. Facilitates project governance and maintains project-management documentation. Contributes to departmental portfolio management. Partners with various Managers to successfully implement projects. Occasionally manages multiple projects simultaneously. Participates as a member of a project team MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - Education Bachelors degree, preferably in a science or technical related field or, equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered. Experience • Minimum 5 years of full-time project management experience in a related field such as IT systems implementation, technical product development, or other discipline Knowledge of and experience with project management disciplines, methodology and tools. Successful completion of global projects involving stakeholders from multiple regions (North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, EMEA) strongly preferred. Skills • Dedicated to quality customer service, with proactive response to stakeholder needs. • Demonstrated ability to integrate subject matter expert input to develop project plans from concept through commercialization for activities. • Ability and willingness to work on multiple projects at one time. • Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage project teams. • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain the overall project vision and strategy while managing the tactical details and activities. • Demonstrated facilitation skills to effect project progress per plan. • Ability to manage conflicts; to read situations quickly; to lead by influence; to exploit opportunities; and to find common ground and get cooperation with minimum noise. • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. • Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively, including Microsoft Project schedules Certificates, Licenses, Registrations • Project Management Professional certification (or equivalent) preferred.