Project Manager

Project Manager

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and at Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves livesand we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact innovating at the speed of life.

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory's role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision makingwe are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.

The Project Manager for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for the management and execution of Global Operations product and technology transfers, and strategic programs from concept through initiation, planning, execution, and transition to supply chain and manufacturing operations. This will include ensuring that all requirements as a part of such programs are fully executed in a compliant fashion in alignment with all external regulatory requirements. Proven experience in complex project management and technology transfer projects is a must.

This position is part of the Global Operations function located in Chaska, MN, and will be on-site (with approximately 25% travel).

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Manage one or more projects as part of the delivery of multi-disciplinary, multi-site technology transfer projects/programs that deliver critical and strategic business benefits.
• Take ownership of the full project life cycle - successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment for one to two major projects or several minor to medium-sized projects simultaneously.
• Ensure that projects/programs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards
• Develop and deliver comprehensive progress reports, proposals, and presentations to effectively communicate with project teams, steering, sponsors, and executive stakeholders.
• Lead and/or facilitate cross-functional strategy and project planning, and other required workshops or Kaizen events to ensure realization of project goals.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree in an Engineering-related field with 9+ years of experience with a manufacturing organization, or a master's degree with 7+ years, or a PhD with 4+ years of the same experience.
• Project Management: Demonstrated 5+ years of experience in leading medium to large-scale technology transfer projects and design change programs
• Regulatory Compliance: Proven ability to manage medium/large design changes and technology transfer projects in the Medical Device or Diagnostics regulatory environment, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 and global standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and/or facilitate cross-functional strategy and project planning, and other required workshops or events to ensure realization of project goals.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Lean Six Sigma: Demonstrated proficiency in problem-solving methods and best-practice manufacturing techniques, including lean six sigma tools.
• Change Management Certification desired (Prosci/ADKAR or Other)
• PM Tools: Proficiency in Power BI/smartsheet, MIRO, Excel, and PM software or Project Management trained/qualified (ie, PMP, etc.)

The annual salary range for this role is 126K-155K. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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