Lead and contribute to Manufacturing development and scale-up by managing technical activities, timelines, and budgets. Sets the tone for all team members by remaining focused and organized. Shows a highly responsive attitude and accountability with a strong sense of project ownership. Able to delegate without authority and holds others accountable to keep project on track.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Able to take ambiguous and complex ideas and breaks them down to manageable tasks for the team.
Develop detailed project plan using Microsoft Project.
Chair project team meetings/maintain minutes and action items.
Recruit and indirectly manage staff for timely completion of tasks per plan.
Initiate and chair key meetings for status updates, design reviews and milestone reviews.
Calculate and report budget and costs. Meet budget and schedule targets.
Publish program reports (Scorecards). Prepare internal and external reports without direct supervision.
Publish and effectively manage critical issues.
Prepare and present internal presentations to the project team and ABIOMED executives.
Resulting work output is consistent with quality targets
Draw conclusions from analysis/tests and identify/report implications.
Balance project risk vs. rewards to ensure meeting business needs
Skills/Requirements
Job Qualifications:
BS or advanced degree in engineering or scientific discipline, MBA or MS desired.
10 or more years of work experience in engineering and as a technical or project leader. Medical device experience preferred.
Knowledge of lean, six sigma, kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives. Green Belt preferred.
Expert knowledge of manufacturing engineering tasks to complete projects
Familiar with project management terms and concepts
Ability to Communicate ideas and information clearly, effectively, and frequently (oral and written) within the internal project team
Execute tasks in a timely manner without direct supervision.
Able to prioritize tasks.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Working knowledge of SAP desired.
Domestic and international travel may be required
ABIOMED is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or national origin.
