Project Manager R&D PMO

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified

Location : Libertyville
Department : Research & Development


Summary

The Project Manager, R&D PMO leads cross-functional teams in the development and commercialization of new products and services within Hollister's New Product and Process Development (NPPD) framework. The role is responsible for building integrated business cases, developing and executing project plans, managing resources, resolving product development challenges, and ensuring alignment across stakeholder groups. The position maintains strong relationships with functional leaders to support project success and fosters a high-performance culture grounded in innovation, accountability, and results. The Project Manager also provides coaching to Core Team Leaders outside the PMO, enabling consistent application of project management practices across teams.


Hollister Incorporated operates in a hybrid work environment. Employees are expected to come into the office a minimum of 4 days per week. Sponsorship to work in the US is not available at this time.

Responsibilities
• Lead cross-functional Core Teams to execute project plans and deliver products in alignment with commercialization strategies.
• Develop integrated business plans and detailed commercialization plans that reflect market requirements and global rollout considerations.
• Plan, schedule, and manage project activities to achieve defined objectives, ensuring compliance with product development and quality system processes.
• Manage project budgets, cost targets, and ROI expectations; monitor progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with senior leaders and functional stakeholders.
• Foster a high-performance team culture by promoting innovation, accountability, and results-driven execution.
• Provide structured guidance to project teams, including task delegation and issue resolution.
• Coach team members and Core Team Leaders in project management methodologies and process adherence.
• Guide decision-making using strong analytical thinking and evaluation of options and impacts.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, market-appropriate project outputs.
• Provide input during annual planning cycles regarding resource needs, development priorities, and financial requirements.


Essential Functions of the Role

• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• High-level decision-making and resource allocation.

Education & Work Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 5-8 years of related experience

Education & Work Preferences
• Strong track record in project execution, leadership, and stakeholder management within matrixed environments.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize project management tools and follow best-practice methodologies.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience with product development and commercialization processes.
• Strong communication, influence management, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage communications at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical, planning, and decision-making skills with the ability to balance priorities and adapt to changing needs.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to incorporate customer requirements into decisions.


Competencies

• Be Agile - Innovates and adapts quickly, approaching change with curiosity while persisting through obstacles.
• Be Customer Centric - Considers the needs, experiences and feedback of customers in all we do.
• Be People-Focused - Builds trust and collaborates with an inclusive and empathetic approach.
• Be Performance Driven - Operates with an ownership mindset, driving meaningful outcomes.
• Live The Schneiders' Legacy, Our Noble Purpose - Passionately serves Our Mission and Vision, while demonstrating the Immutable Principles.

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 $120,000 - $165,000 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: 36344