Job Description

Identifies and manage continuous improvement opportunities that drive productivity and cost reduction for the business as part of the strategic planning horizon and annual operations plan. The role will coordinate negotiations between functional leaders, business excellence and finance functions to develop VIP projects pipeline, define associated savings, track execution to plan and elevate problems where gaps exist.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, scope, and prioritize pipeline of VIP projects related to OpEx and CapEx investments, Lean and Six Sigma project initiatives and other cost reduction programs.
• Act as integrator between manufacturing, BEx, and finance to vet project financials and secure resourcing against a scheduled execution timeframe
• Manage VIP project portfolio and pipeline to ensure long term delivery of a 5% VOP profile
• Defines and tracks savings to ensure commitments are achieved
• Ensure VIP programs are chartered, sponsored, and executed through Tier 1, 2, and 3 PMO methodology; engage Tiered project reviews
• Coach and support VIP Teams (Sponsors, Project Leaders, and Belts) to ensure successful completion of their projects achieving defined goals within the expected timeframes.
• Establish risk profile for VIP plan and implement mitigation plans where warranted
• Approach VIP commitment with global mindset and help mediate decisions across Valve Network sites; elevate where appropriate. Participate in VSM, Strategy Deployment workshops
• Other incidental activities

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent in in related field , 8 years years experience hands on experience managing projects of increasing complexity and project management experience, preferably from within the medical device industry. Required

Additional Skills:

• Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite and related project management systems
• Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking and problem solving skills with the ability to influence others at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent documentation, communication and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and drive achievement of objectives.
• Expert understanding and knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to managing multiple projects within an overall program.
• Demonstrated track record in program and project management by managing resources, scope, risks, and tracking milestones.
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control