Senior Project Manager

Working Location: Massachusetts, Westborough

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. ​ ​

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Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

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Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

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Job Description

The Project Execution Office (PEO) is a key engine in our journey towards a global, leading project-centric product-development organization, by owning project execution with talent pool of project manager and enhancing their capabilities. The Senior Project Manager belongs to PEO and is responsible for planning and executing large, complex product development / technology development projects through the full project lifecycle from requirements analysis to launch.

All projects will involve leading multi-functional & global core teams with both internal and external team members. Responsibilities include the planning of all program subsystem and project deliverables, synchronization, and prioritization of Core Team activities. Scope includes driving the team in the development of a business case, management of the overall program schedule, resource requirements, risk assessment and project investment analysis and budget. The senior project manager is responsible for directly and indirectly driving project execution and all development efforts (internal and external) while ensuring that all project deliverables and efforts are connected and meet internal and external customer requirements and objectives.

Job Duties

Responsibilities of Senior Project Manager include:

• Project planning including:

• Project charter: Creates charter development, sets objectives, plans and schedules project timeline

• Budget management: Develops and manages project budgets, including resource loading, external expenses, and capital requirements.

• Project execution management including:

• Ensures requirements : Ensures project activities meet customer requirements and follows Olympus R&D Product Development Process (PDP).

• Prioritization: Continuous prioritization of team member activities and follow-up on actions

• Risk management and escalation : Proactively identify and assess areas of risk, escalate issues in a timely manner and proactively propose solutions

• Intervention: Implements and manages project changes to achieve timely project outputs.

• Stakeholder Management including:

• Partners with functional leadership (within and outside R&D): ensure appropriate project resource planning, execution, visibility, and tracking as per program dynamics.

• Project status reporting: Provide regular project updates (written and verbal) to appropriate management board; depending on type of project.

• Manage overall aggregated Beacon budget by partnering with individual Remediation Project Managers and CAPA Owners / Project Managers (who own the individual budgets), the Beacon Finance team, and myself

• Manage overall Beacon resourcing outcomes by partnering with individual Remediation Project Managers and the gPMO Portfolio Management team

• Align budget and resource content to assess program risks

• Create program sequencing of Remediation Projects within budget and resource constraints

• Partner with other Project Beacon Project Managers, including the following

• This role will work closely with one Portfolio Managers (as a dotted line report) who is accountable for compiling and keeping accurate project charters and critical budget information from each of the Product Remediation Project Managers

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of 6 years of cross-functional project experience, with a demonstrated track record of bringing products from concept to market release.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a regulated industry.

• Experience with applicable FDA/PMDA guidance, ISO 13485 regulations, and industry standards.

• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively deliver engaging and impactful training sessions.

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish credibility with diverse stakeholders.

• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

• Strong knowledge of Project Management methodologies, tools, and techniques, including, but not limited to: Project and Portfolio management tools. Strategic Business Planning. Resource management. Working within and leading the Core Team Model. Lean and Agile Product Development methodologies.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree preferably in Bio Medical Engineering, Med Tech, Business.

• Preferably Medical Device or Med Tech R&D/engineering.

• Project Management qualifications desirable e.g., PMP/Prince II certifications or equivalent.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

• Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

• Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs

• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*

• 12 Paid Holidays

• On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

• Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset

• Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments

• Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs

• Employee Resource Groups

• Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs

• Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefits and incentives: .

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in this location is $137,657.00 - $192,722.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit .

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We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.

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Let’s realize your potential, together.

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