Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

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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, Beckman Coulter, and Danaher requirements.

This position is part of the Global Operations function located in Chaska, MN, and will be on-site
. At Beckman Coulter, our mission is to Relentlessly Reimagine Healthcare, One Diagnosis at a Time.

This position is part of the Global Operations Strategy & PMO team and will report to the Technical Project Manager. If you thrive in a dynamic and busy role and want to work to build a world-class PMO organization—read on!

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Take accountability and control of the delivery of multi-disciplinary, multi-site technology transfer projects/programs that deliver critical and strategic business benefits.
• Monitor, measure, and coach the execution of several projects to achieve program objectives.
• Plan and design technology transfer projects/programs, identifying success criteria, setting controls, and ensuring appropriate program infrastructure, governance, and change management processes are in place while proactively monitoring and reporting on progress through an established governance framework.
• Establish and utilize effective risk management and mitigation practices by properly identifying, assessing, tracking, and communicating risks.
• Collaborate, challenge, and define innovative, compliant opportunities to increase the efficiencies and effectiveness of design change and supplier qualification processes, partnering constructively with Quality, Regulatory, and Operations stakeholders.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Educational Requirements
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  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
  : 3+ years of experience in leading medium to large-scale technology transfer projects and design change programs.
• Regulatory Compliance
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  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.
• Lean Six Sigma
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  Proficiency in problem-solving methods and best-practice manufacturing techniques, including lean six sigma tools.
• Technical Leadership
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  Ability to execute large cross-functional projects/programs, meeting quality, scope, cost, and time targets.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

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

• Prior experience leading multiple projects/a project manager
• Prior experience in Medical Device manufacturing environments
• Change Management Certification desired (Prosci/ADKAR or Other)

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this role is 126K-150K. 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…