Total 9 Manager level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in SE Massachusetts (MA)

1. Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates activities necessary to the overall management of a diverse occupational safety program. Reviews complex health and safety plans/programs and develops and issues instructions and procedures establishing technical and administrative safety and occupational health requirements which frequently become official policy and may impact a wide range of agency safety activities. Ensures and performs periodic inspections, assessments, evaluations, and surveys of facilities, equipment, and operations; and identifies deficiencies in the program and variances to the standard(s) using a comprehensive knowledge of regulations, standards, procedures, methods, and techniques to determine compliance with safety and occupational health regulations. Plans alternative course of specialized action to resolve hazardous conditions and unsafe working practices, modifying and extending accepted principles and practices where available precedents are not directly applicable. Documents and reviews inspection, assessment and evaluation findings, recommends or initiates appropriate program improvements based on findings, and prepares formal reports for dissemination to appropriate parties. Advises key commanders and managerial and executive personnel of courses of actions affecting facility operations, work processes, human-machine relationships, and environmental conditions which impact on the safety and efficiency of personnel and preservation of government property. Recommends appropriate measures to prevent unnecessary exposure and eliminate or control hazardous operating procedures. Ensures follow-up inspections are conducted, and violations and hazards corrected. (25%)
2. Plans, directs and conducts investigations and analyzes of mishaps and hazardous conditions to determine origin, causes, and contributing elements and prepares written evaluation reports concerning findings and proposed recommendations. Work operations and environmental conditions involve a substantial number and diversity of hazards that include those with potential for significant severity and loss. Uses the current Air Force Automated Safety (AFSAS) reporting system. Compiles and analyzes mishap data, identifies trends, and develops comprehensive recommendations to reduce or eliminate mishaps. Reports typically contain graphs, charts, and recommendations for changes in operating procedures, regulations, and use of protective devices that affect agency activities. (25%)
3. Prepares supplements to instructions and manuals and develops specialized local instructions defining mishap prevention programs and procedures based on interpretation and/or adaptation of higher command instructions and policies formulated by other federal government agencies. Evaluates new trends for policy development or for further inquiry and study leading to new methods for eliminating or controlling minor through extremely serious hazards to life and property. Coordinates with other installation offices regarding comprehensive occupational health matters affecting installation personnel and devises specialized operating practices involving diverse but recognized hazards. Prepares and revises local written procedures or abatement actions for conditions not directly addressed by existing standards or guidelines and evaluates agency-wide effect. Evaluates safety standards adopted by national safety associations, societies, or institutes; publications on work processes; and current industrial problems and modifies/adapts for local application. Makes recommendations and decisions on complex policy issues that frequently become official policy and may impact a wide range of agency safety activities. (15%)
4. Reviews plans and specifications for new construction, major building alterations, and/or changes in equipment and monitors project through completion to ensure compliance with safety codes and standards. Recommends design changes not included in the original plan and provides technical recommendations to eliminate or control safety hazards in the construction, repair and maintenance of installation facilities and equipment. When need arises, stops any operation that is of imminent danger to personnel or property. Develops specialized operating practices affecting construction matters associated with diverse but recognized hazards and attends pre-construction conferences to brief contractors on safety requirements. Identifies potential safety hazards to assure adequate fire exits, stairways, aisle space, means of egress, etc. Randomly spot checks construction sites and notifies contracting officer when safety violations or practices are observed (e.g., improper scaffolding, construction pits not safeguarded, improper use of ladders). (15%)


Performs other duties as assigned.

Possesses the knowledge and skills to:

• Communicate and interact appropriately and courteously with all internal and external customers
• Maintain confidentiality of electronic, written, and/or verbal patient/employee information
• Demonstrate working practices that include adherence to Infection Control standards, Patient Safety standards in the safe use and operation of equipment
• Demonstrate ability to lead and direct diverse and dynamic groups of staff in the delivery of safe and effective patient care
• Demonstrate strong organization and prioritization skills
• Demonstrate understanding of and application of change management principles
• Demonstrate ability to collect data, analyze results, and implement program recommendations/changes based upon the findings.

• This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
• Current employees must submit copies of their most recent Sf-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• Veterans preference does not apply for other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• May be subject to satisfactory completion of our credentialing process.

The individual selected will be accountable for adhering to established standards of care and practice, policies, and procedures, and in demonstrating leadership to improve patient care at the unit level. He/She is responsible for the administration, management, supervision, and evaluation of patient care personnel. The individual selected will be active in orienting, educating, coaching, and mentoring staff, will possess strong clinical skills, and will motivate staff utilizing staff input to develop a strong team atmosphere on the unit. He/She will deal effectively with staff conflict, effectively communicate with all levels of staff, and maintain excellent relationships with support staff.

Work Schedule: Day shift
Compressed/Flexible: NotAuthorized
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Notifications:

• This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
• Current employees must submit copies of their most recent Sf-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• Veterans preference does not apply for other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• May be subject to satisfactory completion of our credentialing process.

The incumbent in this position is responsible for all areas of canteen operations relating to retail, food, vending, sales, merchandising, accountability, misc. service of the canteen located in West Roxbury, MA. The incumbent is responsible for a full range of personnel management, administrative controls, reviews, & processes relative to canteen operations. e.g., POGs, RPOS, inventory controls, stock schedules, food safety, sanitation, promotional programs, etc. The incumbent is responsible for attaining financial goals & implementing program objectives as established by VCSCO and/or Region Manager.

Position Summary:

Care Managers are responsible for contacting insurance companies to obtain correct eligibility information, perform benefit investigations, copay assistance and check prior authorization and/ or appeal status.  This is a remote position with option to work in the Durham, NC office.  

The information contained herein is intended to be an accurate reflection of the duties and responsibilities of the individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. IQVIA reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for answering in-bound calls and assisting customers with pharmacy related services.
• Obtain client information by answering telephone calls; interviewing clients; verifying information.
• Contact insurance companies for benefit investigation and coverage eligibility.
• Complete prior authorizations with attention to detail and accuracy, to then have the prepared prior authorization reviewed by a clinical pharmacist.
• Assist patients with the enrollment process for manufacturer and non-profit organization copay assistance programs.
• Provide customers with courteous, friendly, fast, and efficient service.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and training activities.
• Work efficiently both individually and within a team to accomplish required tasks.
• Maintain and improve quality results by adhering to standards and guidelines and recommending improved procedures.
• Any additional duties as assigned by program management.

Qualifications: Care Manager I

• High School diploma required, associate degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in medical billing, insurance verification, or similar patient services experience preferred.

• Demonstrated time management skills; planning and prioritization skills; ability to multi-task and maintain prioritization of key projects and deadlines.
• Demonstrated effective presentation skills; ability to motivate others; excellent interpersonal (written and verbal) communication skills.
• Demonstrated effectiveness to work cross-functionally within a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an independent environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with customers and third parties.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to a fast-paced, changing work environment and responsibilities.
• Fully competent in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent documentation accuracy
• Drive and enthusiasm for supporting customers.
• Excellent listening and problem-solving skills
• Experience using a CRM and integrated telephony platform a plus.
• Previous data entry experience and ability to type 30wpm+
• Bilingual (Spanish) highly desirable
• Ability to use MS Office 

Qualifications: Care Manager II

• High School diploma required, associate degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in customer service in a call center or health care environment required (Examples: Hospital, insurance, health care or retail industries)
• 1+ year ACSS or AbbVie Patient Services experience required.
• Experience using person-centered thinking/planning or motivational interviewing a plus.
• Ability to apply emotional intelligence and empathetic listening with all interactions.
• Demonstrated time management skills; planning and prioritization skills; ability to multi-task and maintain prioritization of key projects and deadlines.
• Demonstrated effective presentation skills; ability to motivate others; excellent interpersonal (written and verbal) communication skills.
• Demonstrated effectiveness to work cross-functionally within a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an independent environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with customers and third parties.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to a fast-paced, changing work environment and responsibilities.
• Fully competent in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent documentation accuracy
• Drive and enthusiasm for supporting customers.
• Excellent listening and problem-solving skills
• Experience using a CRM and integrated telephony platform a plus.
• Capable to serve as ACSS SME
• Ability to participate in the development of programmatic materials including being consulted on new hire training.
• Ability to facilitate special administrative projects as assigned by Program Manager, coverage for Program Manager when Program Manager is out or leading conference call.
• Ability to serve as an “ACSS Delegate” during assigned functions both internal and external.

Professional Competencies:

• Business Skills and Knowledge
  • General Management: Demonstrate analytic and problem-solving skills and understand the impact of individual decisions on other parts of the organization and the environment.
  • Quality improvement: Application of techniques that continually improve the quality of care provided, patient safety, organizational performance, and the financial health of the organization.
• Knowledge of the Health Care Environment
  • Health Care Systems and Organization: Demonstrate an understanding of how the various components of the health care System is organized and financed, and how they interact to deliver medical and health care.
  • The Patient’s Perspective: Understand the patient experience, demonstrate a commitment to patients’ rights and responsibilities, and ensure that the organization provides a safe environment for patients and their families.
• Communication and Relationship Management
  • Relationship Management: The ability to build and maintain relationships with internal as well as external stakeholders that are anchored in trust and where decision-making is shared.
  • Communication Skills: Be able to utilize verbal, written and presentation skills to communicate an organization’s mission, vision, values and priorities to diverse audiences.
• Professionalism: The ability to align personal and organizational conduct with ethical and professional standards that include a responsibility to the patient and community, a service orientation, and a commitment to lifelong learning and improvement.

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IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA’s ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates IQVIA and its employees meet specific requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination status. https://jobs.iqvia.com/covid-19-vaccine-status

What Environmental Health & Safety contributes to Cardinal Health
Environmental Health & Safety manages programs to identify and mitigate hazardous conditions within the workplace and external environments. This function conducts regular audits, responds to incidents and investigates root causes, and implements trainings and corrective measures to prevent reoccurrence of problems. This function also manages relationships with regulatory and community stakeholders.

Environmental Health & Safety develops and implements programs to identify and mitigate hazardous conditions within the workplace and external environments. This family investigates accidents and environmental incidents and liaises with engineers, management, and regulatory authorities to identify causes of accidents and prevent their recurrence. This family provides training on safety protocols, conducts compliance audits, and maintains relationships with the community, environmental groups, and other stakeholders impacted by the environmental performance of the organization.

Job Summary

The Chicopee EHS Manager will report to the Northeast Regional Director.  This position is responsible for developing and implementing EHS solutions in support of Cardinal Health assets at the Chicopee manufacturing plant.  These solutions are designed to manage, mitigate, and whenever possible, eliminate EHS risks to Cardinal Health employees, facilities, and the communities in which the company operates.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Consulting (35%): Assists with implementation of the global EHS strategy to mitigate risk to people, property, community, information and brand.  Partners with operation leaders to develop and execute site-specific annual EHS plans; standardize EHS programs; ensure critical information is communicated; and implement best practices.  Provides support and subject matter expertise for events (e.g., regulatory agency inquiries, natural disasters, business continuity, significant incidents, etc.).
• Hazard Recognition, Evaluation and Control / Regulatory Compliance (35%): Leads in the management of operation specific EHS hazard assessments and the development of risk mitigation plans.  Partners with operation leaders to ensure compliance with Company and regulatory requirements.  Analyzes key EHS metrics to assist operations in the construction and execution of continual improvement plans.  Identifies budgetary needs to address risk reduction and compliance assurance.  Ensures key performance metrics, including occupational injury/illness and environmental sustainability results are accurately reported and communicated. Develops and maintains facility profiles. Assists with the response to regulatory agency inquiries and reporting obligations.  Participates in assessments and audits.  Provides technical assistance and guidance in risk-related matters, including ergonomics, industrial hygiene, safety, environmental, incident investigation, business resiliency and occupational health processes.
• Occupational Injury/Illness, Loss Prevention, Crisis Management, and Business Resiliency (20%): Assist management teams in the investigation, notification and case management for occupational injury/illnesses. Assists operations close out property/casualty recommendations from third parties such as FM Global.  Provides support in the development and implementation of business resiliency plans. Provides EHS leadership during business continuity situations.\
• Education and Mentorship (10%):  Educates and coaches management teams on their EHS roles and responsibilities. Helps foster a diverse workforce.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field strongly preferred. 
• Advanced degree and professional certification (CSP, CIH, CHMM, etc.) preferred.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience managing EHS for multiple operations
• EHS experience in healthcare industry, preferred
• Strong understanding and experience in EHS Management Systems and their successful implementation
• Must have strong substantive knowledge of regulations and guidance promulgated by Federal and State OSHA and EPA, as well as workers’ compensation requirements
• Strong technical ability to work, collaborate and negotiate with government officials, consultants, and other third-party stakeholders
• Requires up to 20% travel
• Proven history as a valued, pragmatic and trusted EHS business partner
• Must have collaborative leadership skills to achieve desired results in a highly matrixed work environment
• Fosters trust, confidence and followership
• Dedicated to the principal of ethical behavior
• Must be self-directed, and able to work productively on multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Must have sound judgment, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and not be afraid of rolling up the sleeves to deliver practical solutions
• Must be able to clearly and succinctly communicate, market and sell value-added solutions
• Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Must be creative in developing cost-effective, sensible solutions that deliver results

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
• Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models
• Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope
• Projects may have significant and long-term impact
• Provides solutions which may set precedent
• Independently determines method for completion of new projects
• Receives guidance on overall project objectives
• Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $114,200-$163,200

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 04/30/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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Shift schedule: Sunday - Thursday 2pm-10:30pm (or until completion)

Anticipated salary range: $98,000 - $120,000

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 04/13/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

Job Summary
The Manager, Warehouse Operations Outbound oversees the building’s outbound processing, including picking, packing, and shipping to achieve operational efficiency and safety. Through successful operational and people management, this job delivers on the business unit’s short-term goals, improves profitability, and develops the business unit’s warehouse talent. This job also responds to urgent customer needs or supply disruptions to ensure customer commitments are fulfilled.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily outbound processing operations including picking, packing, and shipping. Ensures operations are in compliance to the business unit’s standard operating procedures and implements operational changes cascaded from the Site Director.
• Directs people management processes for the warehouse, including staffing, training and development, and talent management for 30-70 staff. Recognizing the employees’ diverse skillsets and levels of experience, provides motivational leadership and champions a culture of high performance, learning, and safety.
• Responds to disruptions in outbound processing and ensures that customer commitments are fulfilled. Communicates with Sales and Customer Service teams within the business unit to understand customer concerns and makes adjustments to operations and people resources in response.
• Manages all safety and quality trainings and procedures for warehouse operations, ensuring that operations are in compliance with safety and quality regulations and best practices. Applies knowledge of warehouse safety and quality to continuously and proactively mitigate risks.
• Monitors performance, quality and productivity metrics and reports on operational outcomes to Site Director.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience preferred
• BA, BS or equivalent experience in related field preferred
• Prior experience with continuous improvement projects and initiatives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
• Ensures employees operate within guidelines
• Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers
• Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management
• Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects
• Gains consensus from various parties involved

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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Directly manages the relationships with the manufacturer and AllCare Plus Pharmacy Manufacturer Support Services Division. Supervises and coordinates daily workflow of staff within the specific manufacturer program. Responsible for training new hire staff as well as current staff members to ensure that all employees are fully trained on AllCare Plus Pharmacy’s current policies and procedures, job expectations and responsibilities, as well as company growth and industry changes.

The information contained herein is intended to be an accurate reflection of the duties and responsibilities of the individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. AllCare Plus Pharmacy reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Primary Responsibilities:

Determine work procedures and expedites daily workflow of specific HUB Client Schedule staff and make necessary changes to reduce overtime to limit company expenses Monitor and verify call center staff phone calls with patients, providers and third party payers Review accuracy on insurance and provider communication for faxing Address staff and customer questions and recommend corrective services Update SOP’s per client request and/or change in protocol while maintaining version control Collect research and data to compile into reports and presentations Delegated to be the direct point of contact with client Provide product/service information to customers, providers and fellow employees Provide key updates and quarterly business reviews for client Keep equipment operational by following established procedures and report malfunctions

Additional Responsibilities:

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or higher
• 2-4 years previous management experience leading a team of 5 or more people
• Strong analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Minimum 5-7 years of pharmacy, healthcare or related work experience
• Data entry skills and ability to type 30wpm+

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of insurance and adjudication processes
• Proficient in cross training in various departments, knowledge of interdepartmental coordination and communication procedures

Professional Competencies:

Business Skills and Knowledge

• General Management

Demonstrate analytic and problem solving skills, and understand the impact of individual

decisions on other parts of the organization and the environment.

• Financial management

Understanding of financial analysis, reimbursement techniques and strategies, and

financial outcome measures. Application of financial analysis and planning to achieve

organizational objectives.

• Quality improvement

Application of techniques that continually improve the quality of care provided, patient

safety, organizational performance, and the financial health of the organization.

Knowledge of the Health Care Environment

• Health Care Systems and Organizations

Demonstrate an understanding of how the various components of the health care

system is organized and financed, and how they interact to deliver medical and health

care.

• The Patient’s Perspective

Understand the patient experience, demonstrate a commitment to patients’ rights and

responsibilities, and ensure that the organization provides a safe environment for

patients and their families.

Communication and Relationship Management

• Relationship Management

The ability to build and maintain relationships with internal as well as external

stakeholders that are anchored in trust and where decision-making is shared.

• Communication Skills

Be able to utilize verbal, written and presentation skills to communicate an

organization’s mission, vision, values and priorities to diverse audiences.

Leadership

• The ability to inspire individual and organizational excellence, create and attain a shared vision

and successfully manage change to attain the organization’s strategic ends and successful

performance.

Professionalism

• The ability to align personal and organizational conduct with ethical and professional standards

that include a responsibility to the patient and community, a service orientation, and a

commitment to lifelong learning and improvement.

AllCare Plus Pharmacy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA’s ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates IQVIA and its employees meet specific requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination status. https://jobs.iqvia.com/covid-19-vaccine-status

Position Summary

We are seeking an exceptionally talented and motivated individual to join our growing Project Management Office team in our Lawrence location. As a project manager, you will enjoy a high degree of organizational latitude and will have accountability and responsibility for project planning, leadership and success.

The Project Management Office is responsible for the cross-functional management of selected critical product development programs and projects. This group of program and project management professionals ensures the successful definition, development and delivery of projects, adhering to critical processes, standards, and best practices, in order to provide on time delivery and significant value to our partners and clients.

Working with team members from many different locations across the globe, the PMO is part of a Product Division that fosters a dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial environment focused on leveraging cutting-edge technology to develop industry-leading products.
 

Responsibilities

• As a project leader, you will be the key point of contact for all project and/or program related activities.
• Leads, manages, coordinates, and reports on multiple projects.
• Assembles and drives cross-functional project teams, identifies resources needed, and develops detailed project plans and schedules to ensure on-time completion of projects.
• Communicates frequently with team members and senior business stakeholders regarding project status and identifies and resolves project problems, issues and risks.
• Initiates action to identify and resolve project problems/issues and reports on mitigating steps and actions taken to ensure timely deliverables, project success and quality.
• Provides weekly status reports highlighting accomplishments, plans and issues to project team members and senior management.
• Develops and promotes best practice process and/or methodology improvements and efficiencies across the organization.
• Cultivates inter-departmental relationships with all stakeholders.
• Assemble and drive large cross-functional project teams, identify resources required, and develop detailed cross-functional project plans to ensure the on-time completion and launch of projects, which not only focus on delivering the technical components of the project but also the business readiness activities required to prepare our internal business groups and external customers for the project deliverables.
• Work collaboratively with your peers and managers within the Global Project Management Office to develop methods for continuously improving productivity and efficiency within the organization.
• Facilitate decision making between project team members.
• Escalation involvement around technical and non-technical issues that related to the project.
• Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations.  See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess:

• 5-8+ years of project or program management experience with direct Software Development Life Cycle for Application and Embedded Machine Software, Internet based applications and mobile (iOS) applications.
• Demonstrated understanding of SDLC, Waterfall, Agile methodologies and practices
• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple job levels to achieve results
• Demonstrated experience managing a project team of 3 or more people with a preference of managing across multiple locations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven process.
• Consistent success in driving teams to meet aggressive deadlines.
• Experience in New Product Introduction lifecycles that include physical hardware as well as embedded or application software.
• Demonstrated use of sound and proven project management practices and tools, including excellent MS Office skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements to deliver projects more efficiently.
• Proven experience managing expectations and managing cross-functional teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• Outstanding time management and organization skills.
• Confident team leader and consensus builder with strong motivational skills.
• Adept in problem solving and resolving conflict.
• Able to manage internal customer relationships and expectations, through negotiation and partnering.
• Able to cultivate strong inter- and intra-departmental relationships that promote a positive, execution-focused work environment.
• Ability to understand technical vision and communicate it to both technical and non-technical partners.
• Experience in an ISO environment and an FDA regulated environment is a plus.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Medical Device development and manufacturing is a plus.
• Basic understanding of Design Controls and Operations (GMP, Process Validation etc.) is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to travel as necessary to meet demands / requirements. 

SUPERVISION

• None

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Advanced Degree desirable.

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Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.