Associate PMO Project Manager

Medical Device Client is seeking an Associate PMO Project Manager for a 12 mo contract in Redmond, WA (hybrid)!

Associate Project Manager - Hybrid

Pay Rate Range: $56.66/hr. - $66.66/hr.

Description/Comment:

The primary responsibility of the Associate Project Manager, Enterprise PMO is to use project management techniques to support the Emergency Care business. This role under general supervision, will support project(s) or phase(s) of a moderate complex program which encompass business systems or regulatory/compliance projects.

This is an individual contributor role that requires the use of judgement in applying professional expertise and is expected to work independently with minimal supervision.

Technical Responsibilities:

* Contribute to the development of the project charter and/or develop sub-project charter and management plan. Recommend tradeoffs within project.

* Assist in defining and managing project scope; review with manager for approval. Outline major workstreams.

* Complete assigned tasks according to established timeline. Assist in the development of a detailed project Gantt chart. Manage a sub-project timeline.

* Collaborate with supervisor and/or project PM to establish sub-project budget. Monitor and maintain costs within budget.

* Partner with sub-project teams to establish project Quality Plans. Monitor and maintain plans.

* Create a risk register and management plan for the sub-project. Identify, analyze and understand project risks and develop sub-project risk response plan.

* Participate in the development of a Procurement Management Plan.

* Develop a sub-project team list with cross-functional staffing requirements. Define the role, responsibility and deliverables for each team member. Work with project or program manager to provide input to functional performance reviews.

* Create a Stakeholder register for the sub-project and assist in the preparation of a Stakeholder management plan.

* Support the development of a project communications management plan or develop a sub-project communications plan.

Knowledge and Capabilities:

* Gains stakeholder trust, and maintains open communication channels with stakeholders, including development teams and sponsors

* Stays calm under pressure timelines and seeks to add additional responsibility where appropriate to have an impact outside of core role

* Self-motivated: enjoys tackling goals, growing and developing, and is accountable for goals being met

* Consistently drives results

* Effective communicator and presenter: understands how to engage diverse audiences, adjust as appropriate and checks for understanding along the way

* Understand the importance of networking and utilizing that network to improve individual job performance

* Actively seeks to understand how goals fit into broader organizational goals

* Works to build customer centric solutions that are flexible as needs change, and incorporates customer feedback quickly

* Can consolidate large amounts of data, pinpoint valuable information free of personal bias to make timely and durable decisions

* Understands when to take risk and when to escalate, evaluating issues based on parts, patterns and relationships.

* Is able to pressure test ideas and share conclusions with a broader audience in a concise manner.

* Exercises good judgment regarding when and how to escalate issues

* Growth mindset - learns from previous mistakes and picks up new skills quickly.

* Familiar with project management tools such as Project Portfolio Management system, MS Office, SharePoint, or Visio

Additional Job Details:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

What you will need (strongly desired):

Preferred Skills / Engineering tools:

* PMP, CAPM or equivalent preferred

* Knowledge of EU MDR and/or FDA Medical device requirements is preferred

* Experience in working in a regulated environment

* Proficient computer skills (MS Office Suite, Outlook and Adobe Suite)

* Utilize proper software to maintain project records such as MS Project, MS Excel, Planview, JIRA or Trello

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: BS or equivalent & 2 years of work experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.