Project Manager Sr. I - Sutures

Arthrex is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. The Project Manager is primarily responsible for prioritizing, planning and successfully delivering projects in relation to manufacturing product launches and all related Operational activities, including communication with cross-functional teams. This includes adhering to policies and procedures necessary to ensure efficient and effective execution of these projects. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   

• Manages manufacturing product development deliverables, including managing requests for new assembly concepts, and the timely delivery and documentation of manufacturing design and testing
• Provides manufacturing input to design and product management groups in an effort to meet their product innovation needs
• Partners with Manufacturing Engineering groups to thoroughly understand latest manufacturing capabilities
• Mentors/coaches Manufacturing Engineering Technicians to develop new assembly techniques
• Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications, calculates time requirements, identifying and sequencing project elements and discreet tasks
• Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving obstacles by providing direction to other Operational groups.
• Manage periodic project reviews with cross functional groups to ensure that as designs move from concept to formal MPI’s all actions related to the manufacturing, testing, part setup & change controls are done to meet launch dates
• Communicates project status to management and key stakeholders against metrics and constraints (scope, cost, schedule, resources, etc.)

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or Mathematics or related field required
• 5 years experience managing technical projects utilizing project management methodologies
• Experience in a regulated design or manufacturing environment required, preferably in medical device and/or textiles preferred

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

• Strong negotiating, influencing, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to build, nurture, and maintain relationships with all levels of the organization

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

• Experience in project management tools such as MS Project, Workfront, Agile PPM, etc. is required
• Advanced skills in Excel is preferred
• Experience with ERP systems is preferred

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements. 

Language and Communication Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above.  Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management.  Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 

Vision Requirements:

Visual acuity necessary to do the job safely and effectively. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The area that this job is performed in is a general office or open cubicle/workstation environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Arthrex 2023 Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.