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Title: Sr Project Manager Manufacturing Initiatives

What Project Management contributes to Cardinal Health

As part of Cardinal Health Corporate Engineering team, the Project Manager is responsible for leading corporate projects, supporting the introduction and transfer of Cardinal Health Products and processes within the Cardinal Health manufacturing network. The Project Manager will work as a team member with the Quality, R&D, Sustaining Engineering, Procurement, Marketing and Regulatory organization to ensure the successful execution and ongoing production of finished Medical Devices at our internal Cardinal Health facilities and our Contract Manufacturers Applicant must demonstrate the ability to deliver quality, innovative, cost-effective and timely solutions in a multiple project environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support new manufacturing process introductions
• Lead and support process transfers
• Support of strategic sourcing initiatives
• Develop detailed project plans and schedule; review schedule and progress with appropriate stakeholders; revise project timelines if necessary.
• Support Core Team Meetings to ensure the project is on-track, that all Core Team Members are aware of current and upcoming deadlines, and identifies and addresses any emerging issues.
• Responsible for ensuring that all Core Team Members are involved in key decisions and buy-in to the decision going forward.
• Negotiate with business partners through the decision making process and influence the outcome.
• Develop and deliver regular status reports.

Qualifications

• BA, BS in Engineering or equivalent experience in related field preferred
• Advanced Degree is desired
• Preferred Certifications: PMP, Lean Six Sigma
• 8-12 years of experience in engineering project management preferred
• Experience with GMP and FDA regulations in medical device industry preferred
• Must possess strong analytical skills to evaluate complex technical information
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate both technical and business information
• Ability to travel, approximately 25% (Domestic and International)

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
• Ensures employees operate within guidelines
• Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers
• Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management
• Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects
• Gains consensus from various parties involved

Anticipated salary range:$102,000 145,700

Bonus eligible:Yes

Benefits:Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close:4/26/24 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.