Apex Systems

Job#: 2077007

Job Description:

Global Project Manager- Personalized Healthcare

Growing, international medical diagnostics company is adding a Global Project Manager to keep up with internal needs. Join our team of professionals to expand your skills and create better outcomes for cancer patients.

This role can be hybrid, working 2 days per week on our Tucson area campus, or fully remote with occasional travel to our facility. Monday – Friday during daytime business hours.

Responsible for all aspects of various projects ranging from low to high complexity. Interfaces with all areas affected or supporting the project. Responsible for assembling project timeline, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing a schedule to ensure timely completion of project. Monitors projects from initiation through delivery including monitoring budget/spending, schedule, scope, and risk.

• Manages project information to support project team, Lifecycle Team and/or Solutions Portfolio Committee for decision making
• Accountable for quality implementation on projects in the following areas:
• Project risk management
• Critical path analysis
• Scenario creation and analysis
• Budget
• Robust planning
• Ability to identify and communicate issues proactively to a wide range of stakeholders
• Creates, coordinates and maintains integrated project plans in Project & Portfolio Management Tools
• Identifies gaps, potential bottlenecks or delays, challenges assumptions and proposes options to close gaps and get projects back on schedule
• Manages preparation for project milestone reviews
• Manages meetings to include setting agendas, organizing meeting time and meeting minutes
• Executes project management processes
• Follows best practices in project teams and fosters continuous improvement by sharing knowledge and continuous exchange
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills:

• Proficient with fundamental Project Management areas, and proactive in managing project scope, budget, risk, and schedule.
• Problem solving skills and ability to coordinate project related activities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Advanced and proactive stakeholder management and facilitation skills, with experience working in complex teams involving third-party co-development partners
• Proficient in MS Project, Planisware, Smartsheet, or other Project/Portfolio management tools
• Ability to manage projects with ambitious milestones
• Ability to escalate and drive management decisions in relation to project execution and resource needs
• Understanding of relevant Design Control and/or Phased Development processes preferred
• Experience in FDA-regulated environments and working with Companion Diagnostics (CDx) programs
• Experience in working in a co-development environment with a third-party partner / external customer.
• Understanding of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies

Education

• BS/BA in science, engineering or business administration OR equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Project Management-specific training and/or certification such as PMP, Agile, Scrum Masters or SAFe preferred

Experience:

• 3-5 years project management, product development and/or relevant experience
• Experience in FDA-regulated environments and working with Companion Diagnostics (CDx) programs

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.