Now Hiring - New Product Development Project Manager in Flagstaff, AZ
New Product Development Project Manager in Flagstaff, AZ
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: Engineers, Scientists & TechPrimary Location
: Americas-US-AZ-FlagstaffShift
: DaySchedule
: Full-timeAbout Us: Gore is a materials science company focused on improving lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for our Associates.
About the Industry: Saving lives and improving the quality of life for patients is at the core of everything we do. This meaningful work gives purpose to our lives and inspires us to create solutions that make a difference in the lives of others. Learn more at [please apply online]
About the Role: We are looking for a New Product Development (NPD) Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget and scope . You will lead a cross-functional project team to gain approval for and launch new products, leveraging best practice project management methodologies.
This position will be located at our facility in Flagstaff, Arizona, with work from home days possible as part of a hybrid arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.*
- Employ project management best practices to lead the project team in detailed planning and execution of the project to include successful project transition from development to product launch and commercialization ensuring the final product meets all product and process design requirements and business objectives
- Lead team members and subject matter experts in project risk management, uncertainty planning, and managing issues effectively within the timeline
- Ensure product and process technical uncertainties are identified, prioritized, and resourced, and resolved
- Provide leadership to the NPD team to ensure product meets testing requirements; this includes coordinating/integrating across technical teams to confirm required data is delivered timely and accurately and all justifications are addressed
- Coordinate with Clinical Affairs and Regulatory Affairs stakeholders to establish and meet commitments to timelines and coordinate regulatory activities
- Collaborate with the Operations Leader and Supply Chain Leaders to build a robust supply chain to meet business objectives by ensuring manufacturing and suppliers are properly equipped to meet requirements for process capability and capacity to accommodate projected sales growth
- Engage effectively with Product Specialists, Marketing, Provider Sales Organization, Field Sales, end to end Supply Chain, Finance, and other key functions to drive launch readiness activities
- Integrate and maintain a project master schedule and successfully manage the critical path through prioritization and trade-off decisions to meet project commitments
- Provide input to or lead performance and development process for project team members and influence or grow high contributing associates
- Foster an inclusive, healthy team environment in alignment with the Gore Culture; facilitate resolution of interpersonal and team performance issues within the team and escalate issues to business leaders, functional leaders, and decision makers
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, or Bachelor's degree with professional experience in technical functions
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a technical leadership role within NPD projects or sub-projects
- Experience working on an NPD team within the medical device field with knowledge of Medical Device Regulatory requirements
- Solid knowledge of engineering fundamentals, project management tools, methodologies and practices, fitness-for-use and the ability to apply this knowledge to manufacturing, testing, product design, and technology development
- Demonstrated technical depth with Gore products
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to interface with a variety of audiences (leaders, peers, and team members)
- Strong business acumen including demonstrated track record of clear decision making and ability to facilitate organizational alignment
- Demonstrated ability to effectively navigate ambiguity, resolve conflict, build teams, and influence cross functionally without direct authority
- Ability to travel up to 10%
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in all phases of the project lifecycle particularly in product commercialization preparation
- Demonstrated capability in MS Project
- Experience developing and launching medical devices for regions outside the US
*Remote Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore’s remote working policies, from the country in which they are employed. Locations not eligible for new remote work arrangements include: Alaska and Hawaii (for all roles), and Rhode Island (for wage/hourly roles only).
What We Offer: At Gore, we offer comprehensive, competitive rewards in the form of compensation and benefits. Among these are work-life balance and sports programs, 401(k) Plan with a gift, Associate Stock Ownership Plan, health & well-being program with full health plan, and a flexible working program. Within Gore, you will find a unique culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and opportunities for growth and development. Learn more at [please apply online]
We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. In support of our values and continued success we are proud of Associates around the world who support an inclusive work environment, strive to reflect the diversity of the communities where we operate, and ensure all Associates and external partners are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.
Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening.
Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.
Gore is a M/F, Disabled and Vet EEO/AA employer. (Applies to all positions in the U.S.)
Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at [please apply online]
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W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
10000+ Employees
1958
Machinery Manufacturing
Manufacturing
www.gore.com
$1 to $5 billion (USD)
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W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
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