Novanta

Project Manager - Research and Development

Novanta$98K — $120K *
Apex, NC 27502In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
  • 0-3 years of Project Management experience
  • 3-5 years cumulative experience working on or managing projects
  • Ability to work in a team environment and foster collaboration across different disciplines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Familiarity with Smartsheet or MS Project is desired
  • PMP certification is a plus
  • Familiarity with ISO9001 or ISO13485 compliance is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver to agreed scope and timeline.
  • Create and follow project management plans from project inception to closure.
  • Record, track, and monitor project RAID items such as risks and issues.
  • Manage and support project resources including internal teams and technical resources.
  • Create and manage key project documentation such as project charters and KPIs.
  • Manage timelines ensuring key deliverables are delivered on time and within quality.
  • Coordinate project business reviews and present to senior executives.

Benefits

  • Full range of medical and financial benefits
  • Support for all aspects of your life’s needs
  • Potential annual bonuses and other forms of compensation
Full Job Description
Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for managing multiple projects within the research and development teams - from project inception to closure. You will have the opportunity to interface with customers, engineers (hardware and software), product managers, procurement, sales, manufacturing and senior leadership to successfully launch projects on time, within scope and budget.

This position can be located in either Apex, NC or Bedford, MA.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver to agreed scope and timeline.
  • Create and follow project management plans from project inception to project closure
  • Record, Track & Monitor project & program RAID items such as risks, issues, dependencies, assumptions
  • Track and monitor project & program action items through to closure and document decisions.
  • Manage & support project resources such as internal teams and technical resources.
  • Create and manage key project documentation such as project charters, meeting minutes, KPI's and project closure presentations.
  • Manage timelines ensuring key deliverables are delivered on time, within scope and quality.
  • Coordinate and prepare for project business reviews to present to senior executives aligning with internal stakeholders (product marketing, development, procurement, finance).


General Tasks
  • Use project management software tools to manage, track and report on projects throughout the entire project lifecycle.
  • Host and lead project meetings to track pertinent decisions, actions, and task completion.
  • Provide periodic reliable updates to all internal stakeholders.
  • Attend customer meetings as needed to align to their requirements
  • Capture meeting notes/minutes to facilitate project alignment as needed.
  • Maintain strict compliance with the quality, environmental and occupational health and safety regulations and implementation of the instructions of the quality, environmental management and/or occupational health and safety officer.


Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
  • 0-3 years of Project Management experience
  • 3-5 years cumulative experience working on or managing projects
  • Ability to work in a team environment and foster collaboration across different disciplines
  • Motivated - be able to take direction and work independently to achieve goals
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Familiarity with Smartsheet or MS Project (or similar project management software tool experience) desired
  • PMP certification is a plus
  • Familiarity with ISO9001 or ISO13485 compliance is a plus
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Travel Requirements
  • ~10% Travel (or less) as needed

Physical Requirements
  • Lifting up to 50 pounds, Standing long periods of time


Compensation & Benefits
  • The base pay for this position is $98,040 to $120,000 per year depending on the geographic market.
  • Dependent on the position offered, annual bonuses and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of the compensation package.
  • Novanta supports all aspects of your life's needs. This position provides a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better.

About Novanta

Novanta Inc. is a leading global supplier of precision photonic and motion control components and subsystems. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts. Novanta's products are used in a variety of applications, including medical and life sciences, industrial automation, and aerospace and defense. The company operates in North America, Europe, and Asia, and is committed to providing innovative solutions that enable its customers to improve their productivity and performance. Novanta is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol NOVT.
Learn more about Novanta
Size
2,700 employees
Market Cap
$4.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$44.5 million
5 Year Trend
+12.9%
Revenue
$590.6 million
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