What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager position at EHR Services?

Job Description

EHR Services has partnered with Covaris, LLC. to hire a Senior Project Manager.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex hardware / software development projects within the life sciences industry. In this role, you will oversee project planning, execution, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful delivery of innovative solutions. Your expertise in risk management, budget oversight, and stakeholder communication will be essential as you drive projects forward. This is a great opportunity for a proactive leader with a strong technical background and a passion for advancing the life sciences field to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization. This position will be located at our global headquarters in Woburn, Massachusetts.

Essential Responsibilities : The employee may be required to perform all or a combination of the following essential responsibilities as determined by business necessity.

Project Planning and Execution :

Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, timeline, milestones, and resource requirements.
Execute projects according to the project plan, ensuring adherence to quality standards and project deliverables.

Cross-functional Collaboration :

Work closely with internal stakeholders, including R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Marketing, Sales, and other teams to ensure alignment on project goals and objectives.

Foster a collaborative and communicative environment to facilitate successful project outcomes.

Risk Management

Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.

Proactively address issues as they arise, keeping the project on track and within scope.

Budget Management

Monitor project budgets and expenditures, ensuring financial goals are met.

Provide regular financial updates to stakeholders and make recommendations for cost optimization.

Stakeholder Communication

Communicate project progress, updates, and challenges effectively to all stakeholders.

Conduct regular status meetings to discuss status, issues, decisions and other critical aspects of the project

Reporting

Create comprehensive weekly / monthly reports as required on the status and key aspects of the project for leadership communication

Non-Essential Responsibilities : In addition to the essential responsibilities listed above, the employee may be required to perform other non-essential functions. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a scientific field with 7 years of post-college experience, or a Master's degree with 5 years of experience.

Minimum of 3 years as a technical Project Manager leading integrated hardware / software (preferably instrument) development projects and managing cross-functional teams.

Familiarity with PMBOK; PMP certification preferred.

Familiarity with ISO 13485 and medical device development & certification is a plus.

Strong understanding of biochemical and mechanical engineering is highly desired.

Proven ability to lead technical teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and resolve conflicts effectively.

Ability to translate customer needs into clear project scope and technical requirements.

Skilled in developing work breakdown structures (WBS), project schedules, budgets, and resource planning.

Ability to travel up to 10% to domestic customers and vendors.

Understanding of electro-mechanical device development.

Familiarity with Scrum, Kanban, and structured problem-solving methodologies (A3, Fishbone, Six-Step, etc.).

Knowledge of PERT charts, Monte Carlo Simulation, FMEA, DOE, and DFM.

Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Reasonable Accommodation : Covaris is committed to the spirit and the letter of the Americans with Disabilities Act. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate otherwise qualified individuals.

Covaris, LLC. (www.covaris.com) is a profitable technology company headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, USA. Covaris has developed a proprietary and patented Adaptive Focused Acoustics™ (AFA) technology platform, which is utilized in sample preparation processes in the analytical and life sciences industries worldwide. Covaris AFA has become the gold standard for DNA fragmentation in the Next Generation Sequencing market. Covaris AFA is used by the largest and most productive genome centers worldwide.

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