PerkinElmer is a global technology leader driving growth and initiative in the Environmental and Human Health Science markets. The company is a leading force in the development, production, marketing, servicing, and supporting of laboratory instrumentation and ancillary services throughout the world. We are seeking a OneSource Program Manager , who will be a Project Manager for our laboratory relocation services business.
 

Program Management-Field based opportunity.

• Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
• Reviews and tracks deliverables prepared by PKI team before passing to client.
• Effectively applies PerkinElmer methodology and enforces project standards.
• Leads daily/weekly project management meetings with customer / internal groups.
• Minimizes exposure and risk on project.
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.

Business Development

• Leads proposal efforts including completing project scoping.
• Effectively conveys PerkinElmer message in both written and verbal business discussions as relates to each project.

Communication

• Facilitates team and client meetings effectively.
• Holds regular status meetings with project team.
• Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news.
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors.
• Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.
• Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.
• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.

Technical Understanding

• Possesses general understanding in the areas laboratory relocation.
• Possesses a thorough understanding of our capabilities.

Leadership

• Manages the development of team by ensuring, when possible, that project tasks are in line with customer requirements.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change .
• Manages the process of innovative change effectively.
• Remains on the forefront of emerging industry practices.

Teamwork

• Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential.
• Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner.
• Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members.
• Mitigates team conflict and communication problems.

Client Management

• Manages day-to-day client interaction.
• Sets and manages client expectations.
• Develops lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties.
• Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
• Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
• Builds a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline; PMP Certification; Master’s in business preferred.  5-7 years of Related business experience required and/or either Program Management or Project Management experience.

Prior experience in government contract / roles and laboratory relocation a plus.

Ability to work effectively with cross functional teams and drive initiatives.

Demonstrate ability to effectively create, track, analyze and drive project schedules to a successful completion.  Proven operational ability to visualize, identify steps and implement processes.  Demonstrated leadership with a strong bias for action.  Six Sigma training and demonstrated usage strongly preferred Ability to travel extensively.

 PerkinElmer is an equal opportunity employer