Manager, Project Management

Position Description

The Manager, Project Management leads and manages projects across multiple functional areas while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. This role oversees project planning, coordination, risk management, stakeholder communication, and successful project outcomes. The Manager is responsible for managing, supervising, and developing project management team members by providing coaching, performance feedback, professional development opportunities, and day to day guidance to support individual and team success. The Manager applies Applied Medical's project management methodology, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project outcomes, team effectiveness, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates project teams to achieve objectives within scope, schedule, and budget, applying Applied Medical's project management methodology and best practices.
• Manages and supervises project management team members, assigning work, setting expectations, and monitoring performance.
• Coaches and mentors team members, conducts performance evaluations, and supports individual development plans and succession planning.
• Develops and maintains project plans, schedules, resource requirements, and status reports.
• Identifies, assesses, tracks, and mitigates project risks, issues, dependencies, and conflicts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitates project meetings and communicates status, decisions, milestones, and action items to stakeholders and leadership.
• Partners with internal customers, Applied Technology Services team members, cross-functional departments, and international partners to define project requirements, objectives, and success criteria.
• Establishes and tracks project metrics, supports change management activities, and drives continuous improvement in project management processes.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Delivers projects on scope, schedule, and budget across multiple functional areas.
• Builds a high performing project management team through coaching, feedback, and development.
• Maintains clear, proactive communication with stakeholders and leadership.
• Identifies and mitigates risk before it affects project outcomes.
• Strengthens project management standards and practices across the team.
• Fosters a collaborative, engaged team environment.

Position Requirements

• Holds a bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, engineering, or a related field, or brings an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Brings five or more years of project management experience, including experience leading cross-functional projects.
• Brings two or more years of experience managing, supervising, or developing team members.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Communicates effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.
• Manages multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Brings experience managing projects within a regulated or medical device environment.
• Brings experience supporting international or globally distributed teams.
• Holds a master's degree in business administration or a related field.