Project Manager I

Job Title : Project Manager I Location : Westbrook, ME 04092 Contract Duration : 08+ Months Contract with possibility to extend Job Description RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage multiple new product development and product support projects Lead development and execution of project plans integrating cross-functional deliverables Establish project metrics (scope, schedule, quality) to manage and continuously improve project performance Collaborate with functional managers to assign appropriate skills to projects and monitors performance Establish project budget and actively manage project budget performance Actively manage project risk activities Manage and coordinate project activities to deliver projects from concept to commercialization Responsible for conducting design reviews and ensuring proper completion of project deliverables Drives resolution of team project issues, risks, and/or conflicts Provide timely and effective project communications to key stakeholders Lead and/or support business process improvement activities to continuously improve project deliverables Manages change requests, identify and document all schedule impacts, and communicate approved changes to all team members Follows best practices, processes, and standard methods for project planning BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in science or engineering plus on the job experience in project management or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in medical devices/medical diagnostics industry Minimum of 2 years’ experience in project or program management role PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Science, Engineering or other technical field. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Research & Development role. Project Management Certification (PMP) Certified Scrum Master COMPETENCIES: Strong knowledge of product life-cycle management and process development Ability to demonstrate strong leadership, influencing and collaboration skills Ability to clearly communicate plan, status, risk, issue, schedule, and impact to project teams and functional managers. Ability to follow project management philosophy, think logically across the project level Ability to manage project scope, schedule, and hold team accountable for results Strong self-motivation and ability to self-start Ability to work and build relationships cross functionally Strong analytical and problem solving skills Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment Strong knowledge in project management best practices including Scrum methodology