PURPOSE AND SCOPE: NxStage is seeking an exceptionally talented and motivated individual to join our growing Project Management Office team in our Lawrence location. As a project manager, you will enjoy a high degree of organizational latitude and will have accountability and responsibility for project planning, leadership and success.
The Project Management Office is responsible for the cross-functional management of selected critical product development programs and projects. This group of program and project management professionals ensures the successful definition, development and delivery of projects, adhering to critical processes, standards, and best practices, in order to provide on time delivery and significant value to our partners and clients.
Working with team members from many different locations across the globe, the PMO is part of a Product Division that fosters a dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial environment focused on leveraging cutting-edge technology to develop industry-leading products.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a project leader, you will be the key point of contact for all project and/or program related activities.
Leads, manages, coordinates, and reports on multiple projects.
Assembles and drives cross-functional project teams, identifies resources needed, and develops detailed project plans and schedules to ensure on-time completion of projects.
Communicates frequently with team members and senior business stakeholders regarding project status and identifies and resolves project problems, issues and risks.
Initiates action to identify and resolve project problems/issues and reports on mitigating steps and actions taken to ensure timely deliverables, project success and quality.
Provides weekly status reports highlighting accomplishments, plans and issues to project team members and senior management.
Develops and promotes best practice process and/or methodology improvements and efficiencies across the organization.
Cultivates inter-departmental relationships with all stakeholders.
Assemble and drive large cross-functional project teams, identify resources required, and develop detailed cross-functional project plans to ensure the on-time completion and launch of projects, which not only focus on delivering the technical components of the project but also the business readiness activities required to prepare our internal business groups and external customers for the project deliverables.
Work collaboratively with your peers and managers within the Global Project Management Office to develop methods for continuously improving productivity and efficiency within the organization.
Facilitate decision making between project team members.
Escalation involvement around technical and non-technical issues that related to the project.
Other duties as assigned.
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :
The physical demands and 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.
Ability to travel as necessary to meet demands / requirements.