Smiths Medical is a leading supplier of high-quality medical devices and products for global markets. We design and manufacture specialist medical devices in three key areas: Safety Devices, Vital Care and Medication Delivery.

Smiths Medical's customers include hospitals, alternate care such as home care, and other healthcare providers worldwide. Smiths Medical, which employs over 7,500 people on six continents, is part of the global technology business Smiths Group, a world leader in the practical application of advanced technologies. We have exciting career opportunities available for forward-thinking, motivated individuals who strive to succeed. Join us as we continue making medical product history!

Sr. Program Manager
The Program Manager will manage multi-disciplinary projects that are both regional and global in scope. The Program Manager will lead multi-site, cross functional project teams that include Documentation, Technical Support, Engineering, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Purchasing and others as required to ensure quality, on-time and within budget deliverables for large, strategic and tactical projects.

Requirements

• Create and update project plans, schedules for one or more projects using MS Project
• Develop project plans specifying goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources leveraging team inputs and strengths
• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget
• Provide leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project life cycle
• Manage and oversee vendor relationships including third party implementation teams
• Provide weekly status reports to the senior management and key project stakeholders
• Prepare a variety of periodic and ad hoc reports for technical management and business groups and distribute project related data and documentation as appropriate including; project status reports, vendor information, and requirements documents
• Develop and maintain project documentation
• Manage project issues, decisions and risks, including escalation to sponsors
• Oversee all project activities on a day-to-day basis to ensure on-time completion of planned tasks.
• Assist Director with PMO activities as required

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and education in a related field
• Minimum of five years of related experience
• Experience in regulated industries such as Medical Devices
• PMP certification preferred

Minimum Knowledge Abilities and Skills

• Strong project management skills and solid understanding of project management methodologies, tools and techniques
• The ability to foster strong working relationships between project teams, user communities, management and vendors
• The ability to manage multiple project plans concurrently and prioritize tasks appropriately under changing conditions
• Excellent organizational skills with a commitment to meeting deadlines and expectations while ensuring overall quality of delivery
• Confidence in preparing and delivering presentations to small and large groups.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective business relationships
• Ability to travel as required

Smiths is a global technology company listed on the London Stock Exchange. For further information, visit www.smiths-medical.com
 
Smiths Medical offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and exciting opportunities for career advancement.

Interested candidates, apply online at the direct link below:
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Smiths Medical is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law in the terms or conditions of employment, programs or activities. Individuals with questions regarding this policy are encouraged to contact Human Resources.