Project Manager

Description

The role is based onsite in Princeton, NJ.

The company has been in business for over 179 years and works on science-driven products, adapting to changing conditions with advanced technology and continual improvement.

It sees innovation and technology as central to a sustainable future and to solving global challenges.

Its portfolio covers Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology.

The company employs over 42,000 people worldwide, including over 4,000 in the US and Canada.

The role supports the US business by leading strategic, high-impact projects within the US project portfolio, covering project development and rollout in priority markets and the global support concept for deployed solutions.

Early assignments are likely to involve digital platform projects and innovative commercial model projects with high business visibility.

Projects are mainly commercial but may also include operations work, with high business impact and board-level attention. No direct reports are specified for this role.

Responsibilities

• Set the scope, objectives, deliverables, success measures and delivery plans for each project.
• Direct global, cross-functional teams in a matrix setup, defining roles, governance and working methods.
• Plan and run development, market launch and implementation work for strategic solutions.
• Keep communication across the team clear and direct, and draw on international viewpoints to improve results.
• Assign project resources according to priorities and delivery needs.
• Keep projects on schedule, within quality standards and within budget.
• Choose project management methods, tools and techniques that fit the complexity of the work and the maturity of the requirements.
• Revise plans sensibly as requirements change, keeping business value and outcomes in view.
• Spot, assess, manage and escalate risks, issues, dependencies and decisions.
• Handle stakeholders across functions and leadership levels, and produce concise project reports.
• Track delivery results and support realization of benefits after implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (preferred), or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Project management qualification or certification (essential).
• 3+ years of relevant professional project management experience.
• Experience delivering projects with suitable project management methods, tools and techniques.
• Experience leading or coordinating cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
• Ability to define scope and deliverables and deliver within time, quality and cost limits.
• Strong skills in resource planning, risk and issue handling, stakeholder management and project reporting.
• Ability to turn complex ideas into short, clear material for different audiences.
• Clear, direct communicator who builds alignment across international, remote and hybrid teams.
• Pragmatic and flexible, able to work with varying levels of requirement maturity and welcome change to maximize value.
• Ability to use diverse international perspectives and work effectively across cultures and functions.
• Strong ownership, organization, judgment and focus on measurable delivery results.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally within the United States and internationally as business needs require.

Conditions

The role is onsite in Princeton, NJ, and also involves remote and hybrid collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Occasional domestic and international travel is expected as business needs require.

The annual pay range is $75,800 - $94,700.

Pay may depend on job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, and how specialized or scarce the required talent is.

The company provides equal employment opportunity without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, or any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

Benefits

• Eligible for a Performance Bonus.
• Medical plans, a retirement savings plan and paid time off.