Project Manager R&D PMO

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified 

Location: ​Libertyville​
Department: ​Research & Development 

Summary:

The Project Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional teams in the development and commercialization of new products/services within the New Product and Process Development Process (NPPD). This role focuses on execution discipline—delivering specific products on time, within scope, and on budget—while ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and business outcomes. The Project Manager develops and executes integrated business cases and project plans, resolves staffing/resource needs, and overcomes product development challenges. Building strong relationships with functional heads and senior leaders is essential to secure cross-functional support and drive successful commercialization. The Project Manager fosters a high-performance culture focused on innovation, accountability, and results, and coaches/mentors Core Team Leaders outside the PMO.

Hollister operates in a hybrid work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading Core Teams: Direct product development initiatives to ensure that products are available on schedule and align with established commercialization strategies. Oversee all aspects of core team activities, providing clear direction and support to achieve project milestones efficiently.

Business and Commercialization Planning: Formulate comprehensive business and commercialization plans designed to meet global deployment requirements and address market demands. Ensure that all strategies are robust and adaptable to changing market conditions to facilitate successful product launches.

Project Execution: Strategically plan, schedule, and oversee all project activities to achieve defined objectives and requirements. Maintain strict adherence to development and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that deliverables meet organizational expectations.

Budget and ROI Management: Monitor project budgets, costs, and profit targets consistently to fulfill established return on investment (ROI) goals. Manage financial aspects proactively, identifying potential risks and implementing corrective measures to maintain financial performance.

Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with functional leaders and senior stakeholders. Foster open communication and collaboration to support team success and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.

Fostering a Performance Culture: Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and results orientation within project teams. Encourage team members to embrace new ideas and maintain a focus on achieving project goals efficiently and effectively.

Coaching and Mentoring: Provide guidance and mentorship to both team members and Core Team Leaders regarding process compliance and effective project management practices. Support professional growth and enhance overall team performance through continuous coaching.

Facilitating Decision Making: Guide teams through informed decision-making processes by leveraging sound judgment and thoroughly analyzing available options and their implications. Ensure that all decisions align with organizational objectives and project requirements.

Driving Process Improvement: Offer constructive feedback to functional departments concerning product development requirements during annual planning cycles. Collaborate on process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across teams.

Communication Management: Oversee comprehensive communication efforts to keep all stakeholders engaged and informed at every stage of the project. Ensure that updates, progress reports, and critical information are delivered promptly and clearly.

Delivering Commercialization Success: Lead product development teams to deliver successful commercialization of new products within established timelines. Manage the development and execution of integrated business cases and detailed project plans, anticipating and resolving resource needs and product development challenges effectively. Consistently achieve ROI objectives through diligent financial management and process discipline. Guide teams in strategic decision-making and ensure compliance with established processes, providing actionable feedback during annual planning and maintaining efficient communication with all stakeholders.

Work Experience Requirements:

•    Number of Overall Years Necessary: 5-8
•    At least 5-7 years of proven experience leading large, complex product development projects, ideally in the medical device field

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• Advanced degrees (MS, MBA, Engineering) preferred. 
• PMP certification preferred. 
• Knowledge of regulatory/medical device environments (e.g., 21 CFR, QSR 830, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, Risk Management) preferred.
• Up to 15% travel

Key Skills and Experience:

Product Development and Commercialization: Possesses hands-on experience in all phases of product development and commercialization, applying strong change management skills to drive innovations from concept to market launch. Utilizes project management tools and best practices to facilitate efficient product delivery and support commercialization efforts.

Analytical and Organizational Strengths: Brings robust analytical and organizational skills, enabling the effective management of complex projects and resources. Excels in making informed decisions that support both project goals and broader business objectives.

Communication and Interpersonal Abilities: Highly effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with stakeholders and team members. Capable of articulating project progress, challenges, and successes, ensuring transparency and engagement throughout the organization.

Business Acumen and Customer Focus: Demonstrates sound business acumen and maintains a strong customer focus, aligning project deliverables with market needs and enterprise value. Applies commercial awareness to guide decision-making and prioritize initiatives that drive business success.

Technical Proficiency: Experienced with a range of project management tools and industry best practices, supporting efficient workflow and project execution across multi-functional teams.

What Success Looks Like
•    Ownership mindset focused on enterprise value.

•    Clarity in leadership, simplifying complexity and driving alignment.

•    Proactive risk and opportunity identification.

•    Influential communicator, earning followership through credibility and logic.

•    Ability to connect technical, commercial, and operational aspects.

•    Consistent delivery of results, even in unpredictable environments.

Our Total Rewards package in aggregate is above market and includes competitive pay, paid time off programs, peer-to-peer recognition, health and life insurance, wellness programs and incentives, and generous retirement savings.

• The anticipated base pay range for this position is $108,000 - $155,000 yearly. The actual salary varies based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, abilities, and other legitimate business factors.​
• This position is also eligible to participate in the Hollister Corporate Bonus Plan.
• The Company’s health and welfare benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, spending/savings accounts, disability, company paid (parental and caregiver) leaves, statutory leaves/disability programs, accident, life, wellbeing, education assistance, adoption assistance, and voluntary benefit programs. ​
• The Company’s 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan includes: auto-enrollment, ROTH, vesting and eligible participants “safe harbor” matching contributions. ​
• The Company’s paid time off benefits include: 11 paid holidays, paid vacation based on length of service and exempt/non-exempt status, and sick days based on statutory requirements and/or exempt/non-exempt status. ​
• The Company’s additional benefits include: education assistance and adoption assistance benefit programs. 

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: 35400