Sr. Project Manager

We are currently looking to add a Project Manager to our team in St. Cloud, MN.   The Project Manager plays a critical role in driving development of quality control products for use with molecular diagnostic assays.  This position will be primarily responsible for products developed in tandem with partner development of commercial assays.

What can I expect in this role?

This is a full-time salaried exempt position working Monday through Friday 8am - 5:00 pm.

Some key duties in this role include:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive project plan including scope, schedule, risks, changes, communication plans and budget for complex projects.  Collaborate with partner to identify and incorporate key milestones, deliverables, and dependencies, and manage risk, change, and critical path.  

• Develop and lead strong, cohesive teams by driving alignment, accountability, communication, conflict management, and collaboration across teams and organizations. 

• Develops communication plans to keep internal and external stakeholders apprised on project purpose and scope, issues and risks, changes and decisions, status and updates.  

• Consult with internal stakeholders and work within the PMO to manage competing priorities and allocate resources while balancing workloads across multiple teams. 

• Schedule and facilitate both cadenced and ad hoc planning and working sessions, technical and design reviews, team stand-ups and stage gate reviews. 

• Develop and maintain key metrics and updates to keep stakeholders apprised of project status, changes, issues, and risks. 

• Takes initiative to identify, analyze, and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in processes, systems, and tools. 

• Engages in proactive behavior and seeks opportunities to learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities. 

Key Skills

• Able to construe complex ideas into coherent action plans.
• Able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization using and interpreting highly technical jargon.
• Proactive, self-driven, flexible, and able to thrive in an ambiguous environment with limited direction.
• Demonstrated experience driving process improvements, with strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.

What makes you a good fit?

Our goal is finding the right individual for our team – we firmly believe that the right person is someone to invest in and invite to join our family. 

Here is what we are looking for:

• 5 years professional project management experience in the medical device or life science industry
• Four-year degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Project Management certification strongly preferred.
• The ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

Who is Microbiologics?

Microbiologics is one of the fastest growing international biotechnology companies in the nation. We are the world’s leading experts and go-to collaborators in biological products and services, focused on protecting the health and safety of people around the world. For over 50 years, we have been partnering with healthcare and life science laboratories, manufacturers, and suppliers across the globe to co-create and provide biological control materials, assay services and consulting for microbiology, molecular diagnostics, and virology. Headquartered in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, we have additional facilities in California, Kentucky, and Michigan.

What can we offer you?

Glad you asked!

Our award-winning culture is friendly, collaborative, and supportive, providing endless opportunities for individuals to learn and grow, both personally and professionally. At Microbiologics, we believe that "great vision without great people is irrelevant." That's why we are always looking for great people to join our dynamic, innovative company as we provide the highest quality biomaterials for a safer, healthier world.

We have a comprehensive benefits package that includes your standard benefits such as health and dental insurance, health savings account (company funded), life insurance, short and long-term disability, and a 401k program with a generous match to name a few.  In addition, we are proud to support our team and their families by offering daycare assistance, tuition reimbursement, bonus potential, a competitive compensation and benefits package, and plenty of opportunities for training and growth. 

 If you have a passion for science, we encourage you to apply!

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