Project Manager R&D PMO

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified

Location: Libertyville

Department: Research & Development

Summary:

This role is responsible for leading a cross-functional team in developing and commercializing products/services within Hollister's New Product and Process Development Process (NPPD).

Responsibilities include the development and execution of integrated business cases, and project plans; identification and resolution of staffing and resource requirements; and resolution of product development issues. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with functional heads and senior leaders to gain the cross-functional support needed to drive the successful commercialization of new products and/or significant updates to existing products.

The Project Manager will be required to establish and maintain a high-performance culture by fostering innovation, personal accountability, and commitment to results. The Project Manager will also be responsible for coaching and mentoring Core Team Leaders assigned to projects who reside outside of the PMO. Hollister operates in a hybrid work enviornment. This position can be filled in Libertyville, IL or Ballina, Ireland.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Project Teams in the completion of product development plans to ensure product availability in alignment with the commercialization plans.

• Lead the development of integrated business plans and subsequent detailed commercialization plans for the product that incorporate the identified markets and balance a global roll-out to maximize the success of the product.
• Plan, scheduled, and controlled project activities to fulfill project objectives and satisfy project/product requirements. Ensure team deliverables are in compliance with the company's product development and quality processes.
• Manage and track project budget, cost, and profit targets to meet established return on investment goals.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with functional senior leaders to drive the success of the team.

• Drive a high-performance culture by fostering innovation, personal accountability, and a commitment to results.

• Provide structured thinking to the project team on the overall approach and delegate tasks as appropriate based on expectations established for members of the team.

• Coach team members to ensure process adherence and effective project management, utilizing best practice project management skills.
• Coach and mentor Core Team Leaders that do not reside in the PMO.
• Lead the team in appropriate decision-making through strong judgment and the ability to analyze options and implications.

• Demonstrate product development process knowledge through the delivery of high-quality and high-impact deliverables that meet the market's needs.
• Provide feedback to functional departments during the company's annual planning process on product development requirements, including financial and human resources.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience with a strong track record in driving the implementation of large complex product development projects, preferably in the medical device industry.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
  
  
  
  • MS, MBA, Engineering Degree, or other advanced degree preferred.
  
  
  
  
• PMP certification preferred.
• Knowledge of a Regulatory environment and medical Device environment preferred (Coursework/experience in 21 CFR, QSR 830, ISO 13485:2003, ISO 14971, Risk Management, etc.).

• Proven ability to manage and lead cross-functional teams to drive the success of a project.

• Experience working in product development/commercialization preferred.
• Ability to focus and drive ongoing organizational assessment to identify gaps/opportunities relative to the product development and commercialization processes.

• Serve as a change agent with passion, high energy, and a results-oriented creative, and analytical mind with the ability to manage critical situations.
• Proven ability to collaborate and work effectively with others in a dynamic matrix environment that includes interactions with multiple stakeholder groups.
• Experience with project management tools and skills; with knowledge of process and project planning best practices.
• Proven ability to develop a team culture that leads to ongoing excellence and achievement of goals.
• Proven ability to manage extensive communications both up and down in the organization to keep key stakeholders appropriately engaged and informed to drive the success of a project.
• Ability to balance planning and project focus with the need for flexibility to ensure successful execution.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong influence management skills.

• Demonstrated success managing complex projects.
• Business acumen; ability to think from an overall "best for the business" perspective.
• Strong analytical, planning, organization, and time management skills to effectively execute project plans and budgets and manage multiple priorities.
• Effective decision-making skills; ability to negotiate and balance decisions and priorities across diverse needs of multiple constituencies. Makes timely and effective decisions in the face of risk and uncertainty.
• Demonstrate customer focus in all interactions. Demonstrated ability to understand customer requirements and incorporate them into business decisions.
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex information succinctly to executive leaders.

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Our Total Rewards package in aggregate is above market and includes competitive pay, paid time off programs, peer-to-peer recognition, health and life insurance, wellness programs and incentives, generous retirement savings, and a unique Benefit of Employee Share Ownership Program (BESOP).

• The anticipated base pay range for this position is $109,000 - $160,000 yearly. The actual salary varies based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, abilities, and other legitimate business factors.
• This position is also eligible to participate in the Hollister Corporate Bonus Plan. The Company also provides a unique Benefit of Employee Share Ownership Program (BESOP) program based on earnings and length of service.

• The Company's health and welfare benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, spending/savings accounts, disability, company paid (parental and caregiver) leaves, statutory leaves/disability programs, accident, life, wellbeing, education assistance, adoption assistance, and voluntary benefit programs.
• The Company's 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan includes: auto-enrollment, ROTH, vesting and eligible participants "safe harbor" matching contributions.
• The Company's paid time off benefits include: 11 paid holidays, paid vacation based on length of service and exempt/non-exempt status, and sick days based on statutory requirements and/or exempt/non-exempt status.
• The Company's additional benefits include: education assistance and adoption assistance benefit programs.

About Hollister Incorporated

Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.

EOE Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Req ID: 34490