Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Job Summary

This role is responsible for ensuring that the business needs are met within each project assigned and for leading the changes determined by the core project team. The primary objective of the Project Manager (PM) role is to lead projects from concept to market for new and enhanced products while ensuring regulatory compliance and the highest possible quality. The PM emphasizes the effective utilization of resources, whether they be internal CDI employees, external contractors and/or consultants, or other solution providers.

This role acts as a critical interface between Sales, Marketing, Operations, Research & Development, Planning, and Quality Teams, ensuring that new product launches align with commercial strategies and customer success. The role requires a cross-functional mindset, strong commercial and operational acumen, and the ability to manage multiple projects across all product lines. The PM works with management to clearly identify and document project goals and to plan projects at a level of detail appropriate for the type of project, number and type of resources, project complexity, risk, and timeline.

This is a Corporate held position, with some travel to the other locations as needed. Throughout these responsibilities, the PM must continue to support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs.

• Design, formalize, manage, and champion a best-in-class Commercialization Process, detailing deliverables, steps, and timing in relation to development and launch targets.
• Develop/refine business processes for key deliverables including business case, acceptance criteria, trial management, etc. to continuously improve the Master Commercialization Plan.
• Translate commercial goals into actionable project objectives. Develop project plans outlining scope, timeline, budget, milestones, and resource requirements for launch related activities and customer success. Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
• Drive project success by removing barriers, ensuring teams meet milestones, critical business, and customer dates on time, on budget, and aligned to enterprise strategy.
• Lead cross-functional teams in developing and executing new product development/commercialization projects by serving as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders, ensuring clear, consistent, and timely communication across global teams.
• Actively manage commercial risk. Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery. Troubleshoot and exercise independent judgement to achieve the best result for the business. Escalate critical risks and roadblocks to leadership with recommended mitigation strategy.
• Conduct regular status meetings and prepare reports for all stakeholders to communicate progress, challenges, and risks.
• Make decisions independently on project topics that are in the best interest of the project, the teams involved, and the business.
• Ensure priorities of business units are anticipated and satisfied by operational functions.
• Develop partnerships to resolve operational issues and partner with operational functions to identify strategic opportunities to improve service and reduce cost across business units.
• Support visibility to broader company initiatives and ensure alignment.
• Maintain library of model documents, templates, or other reusable knowledge assets.
• Coordinate time studies, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations with all stakeholders to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.
• Supports improvements to the process to increase win rate and overall team efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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