Organizational Project Manager I

In this role you will:

 · Create and maintain project charters to ensure clarity on scope and project objectives

· Coordinate project through all phases of lifecycle (Initiation, planning, execution, closeout)

· Partner with cross-functional teams to develop project plans, forecasts/budgets, and timelines (milestones), inclusive of managing contingencies and critical path

· Evaluate and report project team activities against project plan to identify deviations from planned timing, budget or scope

· Contribute to design and execution of communication and change management plans to ensure that all stakeholders are informed of project status

· Participate in project outcomes through utilization of process improvement mindset (e.g., lean six sigma skillsets)

· Leverage appropriate communication tools to ensure impact and multiple modalities

· Participate in development of stakeholder analysis and engagement plan

· Facilitate project team meetings with agendas, minutes, and tracking of action items

· Manage project issue & risk register

· Manage vendors through processing of SOWs, POs, invoices, etc.

· Track and monitor project execution, including facilitation to identify measures of success

· Coordinate project closeout such as lessons learned.

Personal Competencies

· Project Excellence (Intermediate)

· Stakeholder Engagement (Intermediate)

· Organizational Savvy (Intermediate)

· Interpersonal Savvy (Intermediate)

· Being Resilient (Intermediate)

· Communicates Effectively (Intermediate)

Knowledge & Skills

· Finance Management

· Project Management

· Organizational Change Management

· Process Improvement

Experiences
Cross-Unit Collaboration

Executive Presentations

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

· Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent year of directly related experience (or high school + 13 yrs; Assoc. +9 yrs; M.S. +2 yrs; PHD +0 yrs.

· The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

· 5 Years of Relevant Experience

· Work Hours: 40 hrs M-F

· Travel: up to 5%

· Relocation: NO

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Degree in Business, Communications, Project Management or Scientific / Technical discipline

· Formal project management, learning management or change management certification preferred (e.g., PMI, PROSCI, ATD)

· Direct experience on internally facing initiatives with a focus on associate experience - such as process improvement, transformations, reorganizations, integrations, etc.

· Certification in Lean Six Sigma methodology (e.g., Green/Black Belt)

· Experience within Medical Device, Pharmaceuticals or similar regulated industry

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE:

· Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves.

· See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities.

· Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!

· Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off and much more.

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