Senior Manager - Technical Project Management

Danaher - Chaska, MN

Full-time - Senior

Chaska, MN

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Technical Project Manager for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for driving and supporting the implementation of pivotal initiatives, running regional and/or global technical and non-technical projects, and giving support towards building the future state of the Global Operations plans. This position is part of the newly formed Global Operations Strategy and Special Projects Team, and it can be a remote role (with proximity to one of the operating sites in MN, California, Florida). The role will require approximately 30% domestic travel, specifically based on the various phases of the project. Ideally, the role is permanently located in Chaska, Minnesota. At Global Operations, our vision is to utilize best-in-class project and portfolio management methodology, skills, and experiences to support the achievement of the overall business goals. The team is responsible for the direct management including planning, initiating, executing, and delivering of the upcoming transformational needs across major and complex projects and against aggressive and challenging key performance indicators. If you thrive in a multifunctional, fast-paced & supporting role and want to work in Beckman Coulter global operations, this position offers the opportunity to take ownership of the full project life cycle. Successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment for one to two major or several minor/medium projects simultaneously. In this role, you will establish and drive the achievement of Project and Portfolio KPIs through the adoption of Danaher Business Systems tools (Visual Project Management, Daily Management, etc.) and Global Ops PMO Standard Work/Methodology. You will demonstrate intuition for business to support how solutions will address project goals, work through ambiguity, and drive and support the team to ensure maximum clarity. Collaboration with, influencing, and holding accountable cross-functional project teams will be essential to ensure project(s) are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards. You will also develop and effectively communicate project risks, progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations to various audiences, including project team, sponsors, leadership steering team, and executive-level key partners.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the full project life cycle, ensuring successful project delivery from initiation to deployment for one to two major or several minor/medium projects simultaneously.
• Establish and drive the achievement of Project and Portfolio KPIs through the adoption of Danaher Business Systems tools and Global Ops PMO Standard Work/Methodology.
• Demonstrate intuition for business to support how solutions will address project goals and work through ambiguity to ensure maximum clarity.
• Collaborate with, influence, and hold accountable cross-functional project teams to ensure project(s) are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Develop and effectively communicate project risks, progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations to various audiences.
• Escalate appropriately whenever the outcome of the project is at risk and the project team needs support from the sponsored governance bodies.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of standard methodologies and tools for project and portfolio management, and PM talent development.
• Mentor, coach, and develop less experienced PMs and potentially manage 1 to 2 other PMs directly or indirectly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required with a preference in Engineering or Science related field with 14+ years of related experience in an operations environment (manufacturing, engineering, operations PMO, or logistics and distribution). Or master's degree with 12+ years' experience.
• Demonstrated experience & success in leading medium and large, complex projects, especially those including technology/product transfers between sites, including start-ups/shutdown related projects.
• Project management trained/qualified (e.g. PMP certification or equivalent).
• Extensive working knowledge and experience of project and portfolio management governance, process, and tools.
• Extensive experience working with or across various operational related functions such as Manufacturing, finance, quality, regulatory affairs, EHS, IT, Engineering, and HR.
• Global business knowledge and influence - demonstrated understanding of different cultures and approaches and demonstrated ability to lead, follow, work and influence at all levels and in all functions of the organization.
• Proven ability to mentor and facilitate project teams with varying levels of PM competence.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience leading small teams, individual contributors, multiple PMs.
• Change Management Certification desired (Prosci/ADKAR or Other).
• Lean/Six Sigma Experience, certified Kaizen leaders in DBS and demonstrated capability in Problem Solving.
• Proficiency in Power BI/Smartsheet, Miro, Excel and PM software.

Benefits

• Flexible remote work arrangements for eligible roles.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion.