Global Project Manager
Global Project Manager - Wound Care, US- Location: United States (Remote)
- Travel: Approximately 10-20%, including occasional international travel.
Are you a seasoned project leader who thrives in ambiguity, influences without authority, and wants to build something from the ground up?This highly visible role will lead strategic cross-functional initiatives ranging from portfolio expansion and product integration to operational and business transformation projects. The ideal candidate is a confident project management professional who can establish credibility quickly, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and bring structure to evolving business priorities.
This is more than a traditional project management role! It's an opportunity to help establish project management capabilities within the U.S. organization, influence high-priority business initiatives, and work across global teams at a time of significant growth and transformation.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:- Be the first dedicated U.S.-based Global Project Manager within the Central PMO
- Help build project management capabilities in one of Mölnlycke's most strategically important markets
- Lead highly visible projects with executive sponsorship and global impact
- Partner with leaders across commercial, manufacturing, operations, and global business functions
- Influence how future acquisition integrations and strategic initiatives are executed
- Join a growing organization investing heavily in innovation, manufacturing, and portfolio expansion within the U.S. market
What You'll Do:- Lead global cross-functional projects from initiation through execution and closeout
- Deliver projects on time, within scope, budget, and quality expectations
- Drive stakeholder alignment across business functions, regions, and leadership teams
- Manage project risks, dependencies, governance activities, and decision-making processes
- Lead product integration, portfolio expansion, operational improvement, and strategic business initiatives
- Support project portfolio planning and resource management activities
- Establish project structures, processes, and best practices where gaps exist
- Drive continuous improvement, lessons learned, and knowledge-sharing activities
- Build strong partnerships across U.S. and global stakeholder groups
- Influence teams and deliver results without direct reporting authority
- Occasionally travel domestically and internationally to support project objectives and collaboration
What We're Looking For:- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree strongly preferred
- Degree discipline is flexible and may include Business, Marketing, Engineering, Life Sciences, Operations, Healthcare, Project Management, or related fields
- Minimum 5 years of project management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
- Experience managing global projects and working within matrixed organizations
- Strong understanding of Stage-Gate project management methodologies
- Experience with Agile, SAFe, Lean, and/or Kanban frameworks preferred
- PMP, PMI, SAFe, Release Train Engineer (RTE), or similar project management certification required
- Proven ability to influence and lead without direct authority
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience within a regulated industry required (Medical Device, Pharma, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Automotive, or similar)
- M&A integration, portfolio management, or program management experience strongly preferred
- Experience utilizing project portfolio management (PPM) tools and reporting platforms is a plus
Compensation & Benefits:Offers of employment consider various factors including experience, education, location, certifications, and role-specific requirements. Beyond competitive pay, Mölnlycke Health Care offers comprehensive benefits and fosters a supportive, inclusive culture that prioritizes employee well-being and professional growth.
Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life harmony:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans available from your first day of employment
- 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Generous paid time off and paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discounts and lifestyle benefits, including entertainment and travel perks
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