Project Mgr II

at  BioRad Laboratories

Overview:

You will oversee and manages projects and serves as liaison between Cross functional team members in GSC (Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and Supply Planning) and other Groups (GCO, IT, RA/QA, CDG, LSG) and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, client-satisfaction goals, and continuous improvement and strategic initiative project goals. This Project Manager is a member of the Global Supply Chain PMO team.

• Experienced with leading projects of moderate scope.
• Manages initiation, planning, execution, and close of projects.
• Delivers complete projects on time, on budget, and within the specifications.
• Works with the sponsor(s) from the department(s) served by the project to resolve issues requiring their support.
• Identifies areas of risk, monitors them throughout the project, and reports to customer group(s).
• Reports project progress to stakeholders, including management review committee.
• Reviews project proposal/plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures, staffing requirements, and allotment of resources to each phase of project.
• Works with management team(s) of the department(s) to create project charter/scope document.
• Manages the development of project teams including teambuilding, motivating, etc.
• Establishes and updates project plans and project documentation.
• Applies company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues.
• Works with manager or senior project managers to create and present capital acquisition plans.
• Trains others on project methodology and tools.
• 0-20% travel.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant technology.
• 5+ years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. (desirable: experience in Medical Diagnostics, Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical industries)
• Project management training and certification (e.g., PMP) preferred.
• Lean and Six Sigma certification desired
• Proven track record of the ability to effectively lead and motivate others towards a given objective. Inspires enthusiasm, confidence and respect from subordinates and peers.
• Team Player/ Flexible/ Accurate and quality minded / Trustful and Sincere person/ Open minded.
• Proficient ability to learn new systems (SAP desired)
• Demonstrates practical creativity by offering process improvements, solving complex problems, and troubleshooting.
• Exhibits strong business acumen and advanced analytical skills.
• Attention to Detail – meticulous focus on costs, budgets, and cash flow models.
• General knowledge of industry practices and company policies and procedures.
• Good analytical skills including data collection and synthesis.
• Good interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Visio, and Project software.
• Proficient in standard project management tools (e.g., work breakdown structures, Gantt charts, critical path analysis) to document and communicate project plans.
• Able to deal with moderate to high levels of uncertainty.
• Able to facilitate conflict resolution