The Senior Project Manager, Global QARA PMO, will manage and direct the execution of complex quality programs and projects across the global quality team relating to product improvement, process standardization or improvement, cost reduction, integration and regulatory compliance within the assigned portfolio. Responsible to directly, and indirectly lead cross-functional teams in the execution of end-to-end programs and project plans. This will include business case evaluation, budget analysis, resource requirements, detailed timelines, and risk assessments at the project and program level. This role will partner close with other Quality and cross-functional leaders to assess to enable timely completion and delivery of strategic programs and projects.

• Leads PMO Shared Service team members.
• Manages the development and performance of staff.
• Ability to assess and develop team talent to support business objects and personal objects of employees.
• Prioritize resources based on the tactical objectives of the organization.
• Work with executive sponsors, business partners, global and regional teams, and subject matter experts to define project scope, structure, project plan and timeline.
• Focus on successful steering of diverse projects & programs in alignment with organizational goals.
• Identify project goals and project deliverables in collaboration with project sponsor as well as relevant stakeholders and define project approach.
• Define project plans including timeline, milestone, budget, and resources. Ensure project deliverables (incl. documentation, reporting of relevant project results etc.) are successfully completed through alignment and collaboration with customers and stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and report on project progress, problems, solutions. Identify and report project risks and initiate, implement and follow-up on counter measures.
• Steer and monitor time, cost, people and quality within the managed projects as well and perform controlling and monitoring of financial aspects.
• Lead value-add activities, such as leading Kaizen events, facilitating pre-and post-mortems, and designing/facilitating brainstorming sessions.
• Manage internal and external vendor relationships, including contract initiation and amendments, PO and budget, and vendor performance.
• Plan and ensure continuous communication, involvement, and alignment of all relevant stakeholders.
• Serves on PMO and Project Steering Committees and provide regular project updates (written and verbal) to appropriate management and Olympus governing boards.
• Lead or support special quality and compliance projects as requested, and perform other assigned duties, as needed.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, sciences, quality management or related field, or equivalent professional experience or demonstrated equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 12 years Quality Management System experience (medical device is preferred)
• Minimum of 8 years’ Experience Leading teams along with people and project management experience
• Demonstrated experience driving transformation at a global level with cross-functional teams, hands on leadership/accountability of driving programs and projects to completion with aggressive timelines.
• Experience in data analysis, trending and presenting data in a manner to drive informed decision making.
• Excellent understanding and working knowledge of appropriate global regulations, requirements, and standards such as ISO 13485:2016, ISO 9001:2015 and FDA Quality System Regulation
• Strong project management skills; strong computer skills and use of software applications such as MS Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); strong written and oral communication skills, are required.
• Travel to other facilities/locations may be required, up to 10%

Preferred:

• Excellent working knowledge of project management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to operate efficiently, proactively, and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to work independently, self-motivated, a sense of ownership with a strong sense of urgency to drive for results.
• Proven analytic and problem-solving skills.