Senior Project Leader

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Project Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job Description:

Our Sr. Project Lead is responsible to lead projects, issues, strategic programs, and drive operational excellence between DePuy Synthes and our external manufacturing partners. This supply chain-based role will lead multi-functional teams to ensure that all projects relating to Patient Safety, Quality, Compliance, Service, Growth, and Value are executed to exceed business metrics. This exciting role will be responsible for creation of a project business case, developing transformational projects and ensuring 

Key Responsibilities 

Generate interview questions for the following Senior Project Leader position requirements: 

• Lead/Execute projects in line with standard project management guidelines 

• Lead issues which relate to Reliability, Quality and Compliance improvements 

• Instill and maintain a sense of urgency and customer focus within the Supply Chain team in collaboration with external manufacturing partners 

• Successfully integrate and improve lifecycle management process to achieve wider business objectives to deliver successful performance metrics to meet the needs of our customers 

• Ensure that projects are performed in compliance with the Quality System and drives efforts to improve a culture of quality and compliance 

• Develop strong business partner relationships throughout the organization to drive alignment on strategic priorities 

• Develop in-depth understanding of various business processes, governances and supporting systems and the tools/templates used for project & portfolio management 

• Demonstrate strong project management skills, including accurate and effective project planning, creation of shared team goals, delivering project in line with established milestone dates, resource management, capital/expense management, developing and executing communication plans, leading resolution of risks & issues, risk management and balancing multiple activities to accomplish goals. 

• Lead manufacturing engineering activities, including maintaining technical engineering documentation, serving as the primary point of contact for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) approvals, coordinating engineering changes, and supporting other related manufacturing engineering activities as required. 

Qualifications 

Education: 

• Minimum Bachelor's degree required; Engineering, Science, or a related Field required 

• Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, Science, or a related Field is preferred 

• Project management methodology certification (e.g., PMP/PMI, FPX) is preferred 

Required: 

• Minimum 6+ years of relevant work experience (4+ years of relevant experience with Master’s degree, 2+ years of relevant experience with Ph.D) 

• Work experience within the healthcare (i.e. Medical Technology or Pharmaceuticals) industry 

• Project Management experience, including developing and implementing processes for new or existing products/process and/or new technologies 

• Demonstrated ability applying project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices and organizational change techniques 

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills (written, presentation, meeting management, documentation) to effectively persuade and work across segments and functions at all levels of the organization 

Preferred: 

• Supply Chain, Operations, and/or Manufacturing experience 

• Familiarity with such functions as R&D, Regulatory Affairs, and/or Quality 

• Medical Device industry experience is a plus 

• Knowledge of and experience in applying Six Sigma and Lean methodologies; certification is a plus 

Other: 

• Minimum language required: English (mandatory) 

• Requires up to 10% domestic and international travel 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. 

Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to join a world-class company and make a lasting impact. Apply now and be part of our ambitious team! 

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Budgeting, Collaboration, Communication, Consulting, Customer Centricity, Feasibility Studies, Issue Escalation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Organizational Project Management, Product Reliability, Project Engineering, Quality Assurance (QA), Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Scientific Research, Technologically Savvy