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Senior Project Manager - R&D Data/IT manages & oversees the portfolio of IT, analytics & connectivity commercial solutions. These solutions are the cornerstones of bioMerieux’s Data & IT ambitions : enabling customers to increase productivity, selling value added services and contributing to the company Antimicrobial resistance strategy.

Job description

Project Manager - R&D Data/IT manages complex projects related to product development. Managing a project includes drafting/organizing documentation, overseeing the design history file, running a weekly meeting, prioritizing projects and goals, regularly updating timelines to track goals and milestones, facilitating stakeholder communication, guiding the team through the change management process, and other relevant tasks. PL I should have an intermediate knowledge of design control, change control, and risk management as they relate to medical device development and environment.

Position will lead & coordinate projects activities related to the Data/IT franchise solutions. Position primary assignment will be to manage BIOFIRE® FIREWORKS™ releases and in parallel lead a company strategic project which ambitions to expand this successful cloud-based solution to other bioMérieux ranges. Position will be part of an international team of 10 persons, located in France and the USA, reporting to the “Data & IT PMO” Senior Director.

The position is located in Salt Lake City, Utah

Essential Duties Include:

+ Lead a multidisciplinary project team with representatives from various organization (R&D, Marketing, Customer Support, IS) to meet goals/milestones set by the franchise

+ Utilizes knowledge of products, design control, risk management and change control to build project plans, schedules, presentations, technical reviews, design input documentation etc.

+ Own tasks, including (but not limited to): project plan, timeline updates, budget updates, presentation preparation and meeting minutes.

+ Analyze relevant project information (e.g., project status, project issues, etc.), brainstorm and implement risk-based strategies to potential roadblocks.

+ Build relationships & manage communication with stakeholders.

+ Present updates or escalate issues to governance bodies.

+ Strongly collaborate with Domain Program Director to support strategic planning, yearly budget construction & domain roadmap

+ Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of bioMerieux’s Quality System

+ Ensure that appropriate documentation is complete at every project milestone.

+ Navigate design history file (DHF) documentation in an audit (without guidance).

Education and Experience:

+ Bachelor's Degree in a related Information Technology field.

+ At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the IT domain

+ Agile framework knowledge (SCRUM; Kanban) is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Leadership, Teamwork and efficient communication skills are key to succeed in this role.

+ Advanced knowledge of project management, design control, risk management, and change control.

+ Self-motivated, and able to manage time effectively.

+ Can effectively work as part of a team and supports the team with a helpful attitude.

+ Clear and transparent verbal and written communication.

+ Critical listening skills, and an ability to recognize important and high-level information.

+ Ability to stay positive and calm in stressful situations.

+ Ability to work in an international environment and understand multiple perspectives.

+ Inquisitive and eager to learn.

+ Comfortable with ambiguity.

+ Proactive & Forward thinking.