Project Manager - Onsite

You will be a key member of the PMO within the Lab Products & Services Division (LPS) which specializes in market leading life science research and pharmaceutical laboratory products & services to different industries worldwide. You will apply your solid knowledge & experience in project management to successfully lead the delivery of various commercial, new product introduction, sustaining & operational projects.

What you will accomplish together with us:

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• In this role, you will manage projects from ideation to global commercialization.  The projects range in size & scope from sustaining engineering / consumables & reagents to significant & complex strategic projects with hardware & software elements.
• You will form engaged and motivated cross-functional teams within a matrixed organization, driving the tactical project execution, establishing the project charter and robust schedule ensuring registers for risks, issues, decisions & lessons are maintained.
• Delivery of concise project reporting to aid prompt decision-making by Management & Leadership.  You will employ a range of tools, techniques and methods for this including critical path analysis, scenario development and recommendations.
• Apply a range of project management planning approaches including predictive / waterfall, hybrid, adaptive / agile methodologies according to project need and maintain and develop appropriate project KPIs and dashboards, supporting ongoing improvements.
• Proactively mitigate project risks and independently resolve issues and crises with Product Management, Marketing, Product Development, Operations & Corporate Functions, keeping Leadership Team / Steering Committee appraised of progress, driving alignment and decision making within the Leadership & Steering Committee structure.

What will convince us:

• You have a Bachelor’s degree biology, biochemistry, engineering, computer sciences or other related sciences with 2+ years’ experience in project management within life science, healthcare, automotive, aerospace or similar industry.  Or, Associate’s degree and 5+ years of relevant project management experience.
• PMP, PRINCE2 or other recognized Project Management Qualifications preferred.
• You possess proficiency in MS Suite, including MS Project, and experience of PMO enterprise tools preferred.
• Experienced in forecasting & managing project budgets and reporting on project financials to support decision-making.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal with fluency in English with the ability to understand multicultural differences in regions.
• You can travel (domestic and international) up to 10%

We Value:

• Proven ability to emotionally engage, motivate & enable project team members to maximize team productivity.
• Advocate of transparency and openness between colleagues, managers, and employees.
• Comfortable challenging status quo and influencing without authority under deadline pressure.
• Actively lead & champion a culture of continuous improvement & learning through implementing robust solutions to project lessons and improving the working environment & business systems at Sartorius.
• Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment

 What We Offer

As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, LinkedIn Learning, internal seminar offerings
Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules
Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.

Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match)
Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account
Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate