Project Manager II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Oversee cross-functional teams to effectively carry out contract manufacturing projects from the design phase through validation and production commencement.

• Create and manage project plans and timelines while ensuring alignment with scope, objectives, and budgetary constraints.

• Work closely with engineering, quality assurance, and production teams to address technical challenges.

• Act as the main point of contact for customers regarding contractual and production issues related to their products.

• Lead process improvements and initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency and product quality.

• Ensure smooth communication among internal teams, clients, and external suppliers.

• Provide indirect supervision of exempt and/or non-exempt associates.

• Offer overall direction, coordination, and assessment of projects.

• Evaluate complex problems and situations that necessitate a comprehensive understanding of various factors.

• Anticipate and strategically mitigate potential obstacles and risks.

• Travel up to 10% for customer, supplier, and intra-company site visits.

• Undertake additional related responsibilities as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of formal project management experience, ideally within the medical device or manufacturing sectors.

• A Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from an accredited four-year institution.

• A background in engineering, a technical discipline, or relevant certification is advantageous.

• Formal training in project management with a solid grasp of project management methodologies; PMP or similar certification is favored.

• Technical proficiency in manufacturing processes and methodologies, including knowledge of metal stamping, plastic molding, and assembly operations.

• Familiarity with machine tooling design and molding techniques.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.

• Capacity to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Proficient in presenting information effectively to senior management and prominent customers.

• Competence in addressing complex inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory bodies, and senior management members.

• Ability to identify issues, gather data, establish facts, and make well-founded conclusions.

• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively.

• Capability to ensure timely completion of project materials and deliverables.

• Ability to sustain motivation among stakeholders and team members throughout the project lifecycle.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Short-Term Disability

• Long-Term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Paid Vacation Days

• Paid Holidays

• 401k