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Hollister Incorporated

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Location: Chicago, IL Posted Date: 4/24/2013 Position Type: Full time Job Code: 1000 Required Education: Bachelors Degree Areas of Expertise Desired: Engineering
Project Management

Description

For over 90 years, Hollister Incorporated has built a strong foundation of quality medical products, quality services, and quality employees - making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Hollister Incorporated stands strong: We are an independent and employee-owned company. Committed to our customers. Dedicated to our employees. Working towards the future with a long-term vision.

Our challenge at Hollister Incorporated is to find those who share this dedication of helping others. Those searching for a way to make a difference. To leave a legacy of achievement. Knowing it takes talent, teamwork, and sheer determination.

Hollister Incorporated is a company where dedicated professionals can channel their efforts in a worthwhile cause. A company where good work is rewarded. Where contributing selflessly is highly regarded. This growing global medical device company will make the journey...with you. So join us, and make a difference.

Project Manager
Travel: up to 50%

SUMMARY
This role is responsible for leading a cross-functional team in the development and commercialization of new products/services within Hollister's new Product Development Process (PDP). Responsibilities include the development and execution of integrated business cases, project plans; identification and resolution of staffing and resource requirements; and resolution of product development issues.   Additionally, this position is responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with functional heads and senior leaders to gain the cross-functional support needed to drive successful commercialization of new products. The Project Manager will be required to establish and maintain a high performance culture by fostering innovation, personal accountability, and commitment to results.

RESPONSIBILITIES
. Lead the development and execution of integrated business, project, and product commercialization plans.
. Lead the development of project objectives, requirements, and assumptions to structure projects and activities to meet business needs.
. Plan, schedule, and control project activities to fulfill project objectives and satisfy project / product requirements. Ensure team deliverables are in compliance with the company's product development and Quality processes and procedures.
. Manage and track project budget, cost and profit targets to meet established Return On Investments (ROI) goals.
. Develop and maintain strong relationships with functional senior leaders to drive success of the team.
. Drive a high performance culture by fostering innovation, personal accountability, and a commitment to results.
. Provide structured thinking to the project team on the overall approach and delegate tasks as appropriate based on expectations established for members of the team.
. Coach team members to ensure process adherence and effective project management, utilizing best practice project management skills.
. Lead the team in appropriate decision making through strong judgment and the ability to analyze options and implications.
. Demonstrate product development process knowledge through delivery of high quality and high impact deliverables that meet the market's needs.
. Provide feedback to functional departments during the company's annual planning process on product development requirements, including financial and human resources.

Requirements

Academic/Credentials/Certifications:
. Bachelors Degree required. MS, MBA , Engineering Degree or other advanced degree preferred
. PMP certification preferred.

Length of Experience:
. A minimum of 5-7 years experience with a strong track record in driving implementation of large complex product development projects, preferably in the medical device industry

Specialized Skills/Technical Knowledge:  
. Proven ability to manage and lead multi-functional teams to drive success of a project.
. Experience working in product development/commercialization preferred.
. Ability to focus and drive ongoing organizational assessment to identify gaps/opportunities relative to the product development and commercialization processes.
. Serve as a change agent with passion, high-energy, and a results oriented creative and analytical mind with the ability to manage critical situations.
. Proven ability to collaborate and work effectively with others in a dynamic matrix environment that includes interactions with multiple stakeholder groups.
. Experience with project management tools and skills; with a knowledge of process and project planning best practices
. Proven ability to develop a team culture that leads to ongoing excellence and achievement of goals.
. Proven ability to manage extensive communications both up and down in the organization to keep key stakeholders appropriately engaged and informed to drive success of a project.
. Ability to balance planning and project focus with the needs for flexibility to ensure successful execution.
. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
. Strong influence management skills
. Demonstrated success managing complex projects.
. Business acumen; ability to think from an overall best for the business perspective
. Strong analytical, planning, organization and time management skills to effectively execute project plans and budgets and manage multiple priorities
. Effective decision making skills; ability to negotiate and balance decisions and priorities across diverse needs of multiple constituencies. Makes timely decisions in the face of risk and uncertainty
. Demonstrate customer focus in all interactions. Demonstrated ability to understand customer requirements and incorporate them into business decisions

*Hollister is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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