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This position is part of Novanta’s Advanced Surgery business unit group. Novanta offers highly reliable, precise and safe solutions that enhance system performance and improve patient outcomes. Insufflators, pumps and disposable tube sets, along with medical visualization and operating room integration technologies are the preferred solution for minimally invasive surgery applications.
Summary
As Senior Project Manager, you’ll independently lead multiple large, complex projects to on-time and on-budget delivery. You’ll lead and coach cross-functional teams to develop and deliver complex projects, including mitigating risks and managing project changes. As part of the Project Management Office, you will help Leaders to identify improvement areas, optimize processes, and drive change across the organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Leading multiple, large complex projects and teams. Project planning and execution includes defining requirements, scope, and proactively identifying project risks and mitigating them effectively.
• Overseeing project goals, status, budgets, risks, and mitigation plans with key stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Facilitating cross-functional teams to identify process improvement opportunities and solve complex business problems through NGS (Lean) Tools
• Providing training, coaching and support to team members on continuous improvement methodologies.
• Conducting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and quality
• Leading the implementation of the Novanta Growth System (NGS) at site level

General Tasks

• Support Advanced Surgery Teams (R&D, Sales & Marketing…) in the successful delivery of complex projects. Leverage NGS / Lean tools to proactively propose solutions. Train and coach teams in the day-to-day use of NGS Tools.

Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies

• University degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience required; advanced/graduate degree preferred for some disciplines. Typically requires 5-8 years’ experience.
• Have a proven track record of successfully managing and delivering large projects within a technical environment.
• Highly proficient in project management methodologies and tools, with deep understanding of project management best practices.
• Possess excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Possess significant experience applying continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma
• Have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Be able to lead cross-functional teams and drive change and trainings across the organization.

Language Requirements

• English is a MUST
• Czech is desired and German is a plus

Travel Requirements

• Some travel might be required (4 x year)

Benefits

• Extra week of vacation (25 days/year)
• 5 sick days per calendar year
• 1 day of paid time off for charitable activities/year
• Flexi Pass vouchers with a nominal value of 1000 CZK/month
• Contribution to supplementary pension insurance 1000 CZK/month (after the probationary period)
• Flexible working hours (core 10 – 15:00)
• Every year, wages are reassessed from 1 April
• Meal vouchers in the form of a flat rate – monetary value (123,90 CZK/day)
• Monetary allowance for working from home (possibility to work from home 2/week)
• MultiSport for only 300 CZK/month
• Bonuses for recommending a new employee up to CZK 110,000
• Free refreshments at the workplace (juice, hot drinks – coffee, tea; healthy snacks and fruit/vegetables 2 times a week)
• Training, language courses, career advancement
• Dog-friendly office, Family-friendly environment
• Corporate events – Summer Party, Christmas Party, Family Day, SportDay, Board Game Afternoon, Meet & Greet and more
• Free parking for employees and shower at the workplace for athletes

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Primary Responsibilities

• Leading multiple, large complex projects and teams. Project planning and execution includes defining requirements, scope, and proactively identifying project risks and mitigating them effectively.
• Overseeing project goals, status, budgets, risks, and mitigation plans with key stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Facilitating cross-functional teams to identify process improvement opportunities and solve complex business problems through NGS (Lean) Tools
• Providing training, coaching and support to team members on continuous improvement methodologies.
• Conducting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and quality
• Leading the implementation of the Novanta Growth System (NGS) at site leve

General Tasks

• Support Advanced Surgery Teams (R&D, Sales & Marketing…) in the successful delivery of complex projects. Leverage NGS / Lean tools to proactively propose solutions. Train and coach teams in the day-to-day use of NGS Tools