Senior Project Manager Jobs

Description:
ABOUT US
Cerapedics is a global, commercial-stage ortho-biologics company that aspires to transform the standard of care for bone repair, healing bones faster and at higher rates, without compromising safety, so that patients can live their healthiest life. Bone grafts, including Cerapedics' products, are used in over four million annual spine, orthopedics, trauma and interventional procedures world-wide. Cerapedics' product, i-FACTOR, is FDA PMA approved for cervical use in the United States. Cerapedics' next-generation product is currently being evaluated in lumbar interbody fusion through ASPIRE, a pivotal FDA IDE study and has been granted a Breakthrough Device Designation by the FDA. Cerapedics is headquartered in Westminster, CO.
OVERVIEW
Are you looking for an innovative company that will inspire you and support your career? If so, Cerapedics is hiring professionals like you. Join us as a Senior Project Manager in our Westminster, CO office.
At Cerapedics, you can contribute to our mission through meaningful work and career development. As a Senior Project Manager working in the Global PMO team, you will be empowered to drive execution and help us deliver meaningful new product development and commercial projects. A typical day will include:
· Managing matrixed resources to ensure projects meet their defined objects and milestones.
· Leading cross functional teams to deliver new product development programs through successful launch and commercialization.
· Driving various initiatives and projects as needed to support continued growth. Advising teams on necessary strategic and tactical element to ensure successful project execution.
· Working with project teams to deliver necessary updates and communications to senior leadership.
This position will report to the Senior Director of Global Program Management and help drive key projects and develop key processes to develop governance and portfolio management.
Requirements:

REQUIREMENTS:

• Support a variety of projects ranging from new product development to infrastructure and commercial initiatives depending on the priorities of the rapidly expanding Cerapedics business.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable company policies and procedures.
• Develop project risk management plans and ensure key risks are mitigated and additional resources identified to ensure successful project execution.
• Work with core team to maintain and develop Design and Project History Files.
• Develop appropriate tools for tracking project and deliverable status and ensuring accountability.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budget, and resource tracking for assigned projects. Ensure timely and effective stakeholder communication on progress and potential issues.
• Ensure alignment between core teams and stakeholders.
• Lead projects of varying size and complexity and tailor the project management tools according to the scope of the project.
• Organize and lead distributed, cross functional teams to meet successful completion of project and Cerapedics business objectives.

EDUCATION AND PREFERRED TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
· Bachelor's degree in engineering or Scientific discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
· Minimum of 5 years of experience with progressively increasing responsibility or complexity.
· Minimum of 3 years leading projects in a medical device, biomedical, pharmaceutical, or high technology industry.
· MBA or advanced degree preferred.
· Excellent communication, interpersonal and listening skills. Able to communicate across various levels of the organization and deliver tailored messaging based on audience.
· Experience leading diverse and complex projects and programs, and coordination of multiple teams to execute concurrent and interdependent projects.
· Understanding and experience with a wide range of project management tools and techniques.
· Ability to engage and influence cross-functional colleagues without direct reporting relationships.
· Ability to effectively manage several projects and initiatives.
· Strong organizational, planning and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable.
· Proficiency with one or more project management scheduling tools (e.g. MS Project)
· Proficiency with MS Office
NICE TO HAVE:
· PMO certification
· Lean Leader/ Six Sigma Certification
· Experience with Resource Management tools
· Strong Knowledge of medical device regulations. Well versed in R&D, product development and clinical/regulatory process.
WORK CONDITION/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made when requested by the employee to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· This position requires the incumbent to regularly utilize written and verbal communication skills, including active listening and speaking clearly and concisely.
· This position requires the incumbent to experience periods of prolonged sitting and to occasionally stand, walk, carry items, climb, reach, and lift up to 20 lbs.
· This position requires the incumbent to operate office equipment such as telephones, computers, fax machines, copiers, and to grasp objects utilizing manual dexterity including hand/finger coordination.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 10-15%
BENEFITS/COMPENSATION (including, but not limited to):
· Medical and dental insurance, group life insurance, 401k matching, long term disability, potential target bonus, paid time off.
SALARY RANGE: $130k-$150k
Target Annual Bonus: 20%
EEO STATEMENT:
Cerapedics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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