Sr. Project Manager (Georgia Applicants Preferred)

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<p>Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">health systems and</span> research centers around the world. For <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">over 140 years,</span> Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">the scenes, so</span> healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">the hospitals, healthcare</span> partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes Care™.</p><p><i> </i></p><p><b>Global Reach with a Local Touch</b></p><ul><li><p>140+ years serving healthcare</p></li><li><p>Over 14,000 teammates worldwide</p></li><li><p>Serving healthcare partners in 80 countries</p></li><li><p>Manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland</p></li><li><p>40+ distribution centers</p></li><li><p>Portfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings</p></li><li><p>1,000 branded medical product suppliers</p></li><li><p>4,000 healthcare partners served</p></li></ul><p> </p><p><b>Benefits</b></p><ul><li><p><b>Comprehensive Healthcare Plan</b> - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.</p></li><li><p><b>Educational Assistance</b> - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.</p></li><li><p><b>Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability</b> - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.</p></li><li><p><b>Voluntary Supplemental Programs</b> – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p><b>Support for your Growing Family</b> – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.</p></li><li><p><b>Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k)</b> - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.</p></li><li><p><b>Paid Leave</b> - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.</p></li><li><p><b>Well-Being</b> – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.</p></li></ul><p><b>The anticipated salary range for this position is $145,000-$155,000 yr/.  The actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, education and location. </b></p><p></p><p>The Senior Project Manager, Operations, will be responsible to lead a range of projects from strategic to business continuity for the corporate manufacturing operations division to achieve Products & Health Services objectives. </p><p></p><p>In scope are projects such as qualification of new products, new manufacturing sources, as well as projects required to change finished product, raw materials, labeling, to address supply, quality, supply, or regulatory compliance.  Projects may also include improvement initiatives around the project management process.  Coordination with Manufacturing sites, Procurement, Supply Chain, R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Engineering, and Marketing teams will be required to facilitate timely communication and successful project execution and issue resolution.</p><p></p><p>Success in this position requires strong project management capabilities, use of visual management, ability to remove barriers and problem solve, continuous improvement mindset, and change management capabilities</p><p></p><p>Details:</p><ul><li>Lead large scope projects including product launches, continuous improvement initiatives, cost savings projects, or manufacturing sourcing changes</li><li>Lead projects related to supply continuity, qualification of new raw material, new raw material suppliers, or finished good suppliers</li><li>Lead projects related to regulatory, quality, compliance requirements involving new codes and/or packaging updates</li><li>Lead line extension projects</li><li>Coordinate similar initiatives and projects across multiple manufacturing sites to insure streamlined and connectivity in efforts</li><li>Lead or support corporate processes for project management prioritization, resource allocation and related processes development</li><li>Support continuous improvements in existing business processes through problem solving, root cause identification, and adherence to standards.</li><li>Execute projects with excellence utilizing project management and risk assessment tools</li><li>Ensure actions are consistent with regulatory standards and corporate policy.</li><li>Demonstrate and be role model for <b>IDEAL</b> behaviors (Integrity, Development, Excellence, Accountability, Listening)</li><li>Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results while embracing the culture of accountability.</li></ul><p>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university (or equivalent experience and training)</li><li>Must have minimum 10 years’ experience in project leadership experience leading cross functional teams</li><li>Must have a broad appreciation and understanding of implementation of project management and change management within medical device industry.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years’ experience in technical and operational assignments with FDA regulated products is preferred.</li><li>Experience working with global teams, cross functional teams, manufacturing, and operations sites</li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>Knowledge Skills & Abilities </span></b></p><ul><li>Proficiency in English (written and verbal)</li><li>Expertise in Microsoft Project, Excel, WORD, PowerPoint and Visio supporting tools.</li><li>PMP certification strongly preferred</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently with minimal guidance</li><li>Ability to manage dynamic workload, work on multiple projects concurrently, organized</li><li>Ability to problem solve, analyze and synthesize data for issue resolution and decision making</li><li>Ability to work in complex Global organization and at multiple levels to influence stakeholders</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate, influence and manage change successfully</li><li>Ability to present to executive leadership</li><li>Risk mitigation and management</li><li>Familiarity with Medical Device regulatory requirements</li><li>Familiarity with LEAN principles and visual management</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.</p><p></p><p>Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.</p>

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