Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology and Telecom a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, is currently seekinga Quality Integration Project Manager for a long-term engagement at one of our Global Medical Device clients located in Irvine, CA, or Santa Rosa, CA. Also an opening for a Quality Integration Specialist-Admin.
Our Client is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions in cardiac electrophysiology. For more than 30 years, they have been the global market leader in the science and technology of cardiac arrhythmia treatment, working with thousands of electrophysiologists to identify and develop diagnostic and treatment tools.
This role is a full-time, fully benefited position. As a Kelly employee, you will be eligible for our enhanced benefits, 50% paid Medical & Dental, 401K, and a variety of other benefits to choose from. You will also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation, and sick/personal time. All Kelly employees in this group receive annual performance reviews.
Role profile: Quality Integration Project Manager
Responsible for leading cross-functional activities in the achievement of project objectives through management of Quality & Compliance activities. Develops project scope and objectives. Establishes and tracks critical milestones, timelines, and contingency plans. Follows up throughout the project process to ensure project goals are achieved. Collaborates with personnel to ensure effective management of project deliverables. Gathers data to formulate project plans and objectives. Manages project team activities during project implementation. Directs communication of project status, milestones, timelines, and budget to management.
Main responsibilities include:
Lead and serve as the primary contact for cross-functional project teams, external alliances and senior management.
Identify interdependencies and ensure connections between project elements.
Utilize Process Excellence to ensure the successful delivery of objectives and tasks.
Prioritize and track the aspects of several projects including the integrated project plans, budgets, and resources.
Apply standard project management applications/tools and processes.
Negotiate and implement plans, deliverables and priorities with key internal and external stakeholders.
Facilitate decision-making through the development of robust proposals.
Support or conduct project, technical and financial reviews.
Present project status, plans, issues, and recommendations to senior management.
Communicate effectively within the team and externally.
Define impact to the business, attaining buy-in from stakeholders/ customers.
Create Capital Asset Requests (CAR) where appropriate.
Develop project/program budgets and updates based on sound rationales and track routinely.
Issue and Risk escalation, of impactful issues within the project elements.
(Please note this list is not exhaustive)
Essential skills criteria:
experience in direct people management and program/project management
experience managing resources within a global organization, preferably in a medical devices and diagnostics environment.
success in:
functional strategic plans in alignment with the corporate strategic goals
and developing high-performing cross-functional & matrix teams.
interdependent partnerships to optimize value propositions with limited authority.
communication skills that enable strong collaboration and partnering both internally and externally
to successfully lead without authority in an ambiguous and complex environment.
picture orientation with attention to detail, complemented by a "hands-on" operational and business planning orientation.
skills criteria:
experience leading strategically significant projects.
experience, including Project Management, RA, QA, R&D, Operations and Customer Services, FDA regulatory experience and statistical analysis.
Excellence/Six Sigma/design excellence experience and certifications highly desirable.
Important information: This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States immediately and without employer sponsorship.