Head of Project Management

Project Manager

The Project Manager oversees the execution of projects within a structured Project Management Office, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives. In this role, you lead cross-functional teams through all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, resource management, risk mitigation, testing, validation, change management, and implementation support, with a strong focus on quality and compliance in a regulated environment.

Lead small to large-scale projects from initiation through implementation and go-live support, ensuring successful delivery of all project outcomes.

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations to guide execution and track progress.

Drive achievement of project milestones, metrics, and deliverables, proactively addressing obstacles to keep initiatives on track.

Monitor project performance and communicate progress through dashboards and reporting tools to provide clear visibility to stakeholders.

Identify, manage, and escalate risks, issues, dependencies, and scope changes, implementing mitigation plans as needed.

Support portfolio management activities and contribute to strategic project prioritization across the organization.

Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Finance, IT, Human Resources, and other business functions to align project goals and resources.

Ensure compliance with PMO methodologies, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Champion continuous improvement initiatives and help develop, refine, and promote project management best practices.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.

• 4+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing or regulated environment.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management and organizational skills, including prioritization and coordination of complex activities.
• Proficiency with project management software tools used for planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience working within the medical device industry or another highly regulated industry is preferred.

Experience managing complex projects in manufacturing or operations environments, particularly within medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries.

Track record of driving project execution while managing budgets and timelines effectively.

Experience supporting and promoting continuous improvement initiatives in a production or operations setting.

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.

Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse functional teams, including Operations, Quality, Finance, IT, and Human Resources.

This is an onsite position based in Warsaw, working within a structured Project Management Office and closely connected to manufacturing and operations functions. You collaborate daily with cross-functional teams in a regulated industry setting, where adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements is a core part of the culture. The environment values continuous improvement, disciplined project execution, and clear communication across departments.

This is a Contract position based out of Warsaw, IN.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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