Associate Project Manager

Description

Associate Project Manager

Location: Virginia Beach, VA (Concert Dr.)

Department: Research & Development

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Mon-Fri 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM

LifeNet Health is searching for talented individuals who will embrace our mission of saving lives, restoring health, and giving hope.

LifeNet Health, headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is the largest nonprofit organ procurement organization ("OPO") and tissue processor in the United States, as well as a leading innovator in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Our goal is to improve the quality of human life through the provision of organs, tissues and cells for transplantation; to provide innovation in the fields of bio-implants, regenerative medicine and research; and, to serve the community with educational and support services that enhance the donation process. LifeNet Health has over 1200 employees and has a growing global presence.

How you will contribute to LifeNet Health's success:

The Associate Project Manager will be responsible for initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of project(s) under the supervision of leadership. Responsible for developing and resolving issues associated with the project scope, time, budget, and resource allocation. Acts as a team member in support of design control and potential primary contact for partners and vendors. Ensures projects meet budget, timeline, and scope targets. Responsible for reporting and communicating project status to stakeholders and managing task completion with the team.

What you'll do:

• Manage new or improved products, equipment, and processes projects from initiation to closure. Achieve goals within the scope of the new product development and under supervision of leadership.
• Determine project schedule, calculate time requirements, identify, and sequence project elements including phases and deliverables, and identify discreet tasks.
• Support and facilitate team and leadership meetings to manage project scope, execution, and delivery. Prepare and present documentation and presentations for internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Maintain project schedule. Monitor project progress, coordinate activities, and resolve obstacles. Manage project elements to include requesting, and allocating time, budget, and resource as necessary.
• Responsible for project, process, product, and lab knowledge to assist design control, stakeholder reporting, vendor communication, and external partner communications.
• Maintain production, design, and development records in accordance with LifeNet Health Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); including design history file documents, when necessary.
• Support other product development needs of LifeNet departments as appropriate.

What you'll bring (Minimum Requirements):

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
• White Belt Lean Certification from LNH Lean University or similar within one (1) year
• PMP Certification Project Management Professional preferred.
• Two (2) years of related work experience in the medical product development/manufacturing environment or equipment design.
• One (1) year experience in project leading, coordinating, or managing projects.
• Three (3) years directly related medical device experience preferred.

These would be nice too (Knowledge Skills and Abilities):

• Attention to detail: Able to perform tasks thoroughly and with care; checks work to ensure high degree of accuracy/completeness and early/on-time delivery
• Coordination: Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans, conferring with senior management and key stakeholders. Coordinates with interdepartmental managers for the availability, assignment, and accountability of downstream resources and technology. Communicates project/program status to management and key stakeholders against metrics and constraints
• Relationship Management: Builds and sustains partnerships across organizational boundaries and functions as well as outside the organization to achieve common goals and outcomes
• Time Management: Able to prioritize multiple, competing priorities and manage time/workload. Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple time sensitive projects, multi-task, identify project interdependencies and potential risks/pitfalls.
• Communication skills: Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, building relationships with all professionals at different levels within the organization.
• Proficient in MS Office: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Suite

Why work at LifeNet Health?

We have a fierce drive for our mission of Saving Lives, Restoring Health, and Giving Hope. You won't find another company with a culture as strong as ours.

• 403(b) and Profit Sharing Plan
• Affordable Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Corporate sponsored events
• Work-life balance with generous paid time off to include vacation time, sick time, and 7 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Personal career, leadership, and skill development opportunities
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and members of their household
• Dedicated and passionate co-workers

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.