Project Manager R&D PMO

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified 

Location: ​Kaunas​
Department: ​Research & Development 

Summary:

This role is responsible for leading a cross-functional team in developing and commercializing products/services within Hollister’s New Product and Process Development Process (NPPD).  

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. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with functional heads and senior leaders to gain the cross-functional support needed to successfully commercialize new products and/or significant updates to existing products.

The Project Manager will be required to establish and maintain a high-performance culture by fostering innovation, personal accountability, and commitment to results. The Project Manager will be responsible for coaching and mentoring Core Team Leaders who are assigned to projects and reside outside of the PMO.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Project Teams in the completion of product development plans to ensure product availability in alignment with the commercialization plans
• Lead the development of integrated business plans and subsequent detailed commercialization plans for the product that incorporates the identified markets and balances a global roll-out to maximize the success of the product
• 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
• Manage and track project budget, cost, and profit targets to meet established return on investment goals
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with functional senior leaders to drive the 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
• Coach and mentor Core Team Leaders who do not reside in the PMO
• Lead the team in appropriate decision-making through strong judgment and the ability to analyze options and implications
• Demonstrate product development process knowledge through the 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:

• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience with a strong track record in driving the implementation of large, complex product development projects
• A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master's, MBA, Engineering, or other advanced degree preferred
• PMP certification preferred
• Knowledge of a Regulatory environment, Medical Device environment preferred (Coursework/experience in 21 CFR, QSR 830, ISO 13485:2003, ISO 14971, Risk Management, etc.)
• Proven ability to manage and lead cross-functional teams to drive the 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 knowledge of process and project planning best practices
• Proven ability to manage extensive communications both up and down in the organization to keep key stakeholders appropriately engaged and informed to drive the success of a project
• Ability to balance planning and project focus with the need for flexibility to ensure successful execution
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and influence management skills
• 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 and effective 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
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex information succinctly to executive leaders

Company offers:

• Learning and development-oriented culture
• Annual bonus based on personal performance
• Additional bonus based on company performance
• A benefits package, including health insurance, to support your well-being
• Flexible working hours
• Fresh and healthy breakfast and lunch at our site's restaurant, available at an exclusive company price
• Team-building, summer festivals, and special events
• Free charging stations for electric cars
• 24/7 accident insurance.

We guarantee confidentiality and will inform only selected candidates.

Salary:

3400-5300 €/mon. gross
From 3400 (before taxes) after assessing your competencies and work experience.

About Hollister Incorporated
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.

EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Req ID: 34553