Project Leader 2

Description

R&D “Data/IT Portfolio & Projects” team manages & oversees the portfolio of IT, analytics & connectivity commercial solutions. These solutions are the cornerstones of bioMerieux’s Data & IT ambitions : enabling customers to increase productivity, selling value added services and contributing to the company Antimicrobial resistance strategy.

Job description

A R&D Project Leader (PL) manages complex projects related to product development. Managing a project includes drafting/organizing documentation, overseeing the design history file, running a weekly meeting, prioritizing projects and goals, regularly updating timelines to track goals and milestones, facilitating stakeholder communication, guiding the team through the change management process, and other relevant tasks. PL I should have an intermediate knowledge of design control, change control, and risk management as they relate to medical device development and environment.

Position will lead & coordinate projects activities related to the Data/IT franchise solutions. Position primary assignment will be to manage BIOFIRE® FIREWORKS™ releases and in parallel lead a company strategic project which ambitions to expand this successful cloud-based solution to other bioMérieux ranges. Position will be part of an international team of 10 persons, located in France and the USA, reporting to the “Data & IT PMO” Senior Director.

The position is located in Salt Lake City, Utah

Essential Duties Include:

• Lead a multidisciplinary project team with representatives from various organization (R&D, Marketing, Customer Support, IS) to meet goals/milestones set by the franchise
• Utilizes knowledge of products, design control, risk management and change control to build project plans, schedules, presentations, technical reviews, design input documentation etc.
• Own tasks, including (but not limited to): project plan, timeline updates, budget updates, presentation preparation and meeting minutes.
• Analyze relevant project information (e.g., project status, project issues, etc.), brainstorm and implement risk-based strategies to potential roadblocks.
• Build relationships & manage communication with stakeholders.
• Present updates or escalate issues to governance bodies.
• Strongly collaborate with Domain Program Director to support strategic planning, yearly budget construction & domain roadmap
• Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of bioMerieux’s Quality System
• Ensure that appropriate documentation is complete at every project milestone.
• Navigate design history file (DHF) documentation in an audit (without guidance).

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related Information Technology field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the IT domain
• Agile framework knowledge (SCRUM; Kanban) is a plus. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Leadership, Teamwork and efficient communication skills are key to succeed in this role.
• Advanced knowledge of project management, design control, risk management, and change control.
• Self-motivated, and able to manage time effectively.
• Can effectively work as part of a team and supports the team with a helpful attitude.
• Clear and transparent verbal and written communication.
• Critical listening skills, and an ability to recognize important and high-level information.
• Ability to stay positive and calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to work in an international environment and understand multiple perspectives.
• Inquisitive and eager to learn.
• Comfortable with ambiguity.
• Proactive & Forward thinking.

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