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Permobil Project Manager - R & D in Lebanon, Tennessee
Project Manager - R & D
Would you like to work in an international environment where you’ll make a difference every day? At Permobil, we’re looking for game-changers to join us as we innovate for individuals and develop the world’s most advanced assistive solutions.
At Permobil, the people who use our products come first. Our purpose is to create advanced assistive solutions that make the lives of adults and children living with disabilities more enriching. Our people are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver innovations that improve lives. We are a sustainable and responsible business committed to continuous improvement, and our customers can trust us to provide market-leading solutions driven by insights-based clinical data.
Lead cross-functional project teams to complete R&D projects and programs from scoping & planning through implementation & launch. An appropriate candidate must be a flexible, self-directed, organized, dependable, proactive, and persistent project leader. He/she must effectively plan and manage projects, lead & coach project team members, solve problems, and make decisions with limited direction.
Key Duties:
Plan and execute projects and programs from concept and scoping to successful completion, including the launch of products in intended markets to ensure a complete development portfolio.
General Project Management (forming project teams, budgeting, assigning & tracking tasks, identifying & mitigating project risks, etc.)
Support to fellow project managers as needed to secure successful implementation of development portfolio.
Reporting to suitable stakeholders & steering groups with regular cadence to provide transparent communication of project status, risks, and issues.
Initiating and participating in continuous improvement of processes and development practices to further enhance capacity, efficiency, predictability, and quality.
Authority & Responsibilities:
Effectively organize and lead cross-functional project teams using project management, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Using strong communication skills and attention to details, direct the activities of internal and external team members to meet project objectives.
Plan, monitor and coordinate project tasks, as well as maintain and update project plans and schedules.
Independently manage a diverse scope of projects and programs with limited supervision. Project types may include, but are not limited to, new product or technology introductions, enhancing product features & design to meet user or market needs, addressing quality issues, reducing costs, and ensuring continued compliance to applicable regulations.
Minimum Position Requirements:
3+ years of formal project management experience, preferably managing complex engineering projects in a highly regulated industry.
Experience with various project management software/tools and Microsoft Suite applications.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and negotiate with a diverse group of cross-functional stakeholders in Marketing, R&D, QA, Regulatory, Sourcing, and Operations.
Ability to problem solve, prioritize, and adapt to changing requirements.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Experience:
Well-versed in Medical Device development.
Experience with formal design controls in a gated product development process.
Experience utilizing Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid methodologies.
Education/Certification:
BS in Engineering or similar discipline.
PMP or similar project management certification is highly desirable.
Other:
This is a hybrid position that requires regular presence in our Lebanon office.
Some travel will be required (<10%).
Why Permobil is a great next step for you!
You’ll make a difference. Every day
Everything we do leads to understanding and improving the lives of our users. Through our evidence-based innovation, we make a difference to people’s lives.
You’ll make your mark as part of our future
We collaborate with colleagues across borders toInnovate for Individuals. The impact you make personally could lead change around the world.
You’ll feel welcome from day one
We’re known for being great colleagues, who are collaborative, fun and at the cutting-edge. Everyone in the Permobil family cares as much as you do about making a positive difference.
You can have a lifestyle you love
you’re always close to nature, yet never far from civilization. We want everyone who works for us to have a lifestyle they love – at work and beyond.
Who you are
You are passionate, innovative, and ambitious. You want to make a difference for others and feel fulfilled when you can see the link between the work you do and positive improvements in the lives of others. You search out opportunities and are prepared to go off the beaten track to chase your dreams. You don’t follow the herd – you find new ways of working and go where you see potential to make your mark. You are a pioneer, a revolutionary, a game-changer and you are who we’re looking for.
Your Background
You have a xx education level or equivalent education along with experience in xx
Other qualifications or experiences.
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More about Permobil
Permobil founder Dr. Per Uddén believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, for over 50 years, Permobil has held fast to that belief. Permobil is a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, passionate about better understanding our users’ needs and improving their quality of life through state-of-the-art healthcare solutions. Today, those solutions include power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, power assist, and manual wheelchairs.
Permobil is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB, and is headquartered in Sweden. Permobil has 1900 team members in more than 18 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company’s storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com.