As an IT Project Manager, Enterprise Applications at Penumbra, you will play a critical role in determining the company's long term goals. You will be responsible for leading and executing complex technology projects for the G&A Business Applications by actively interfacing with business and IT teams. This role is essential in ensuring the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects while maintaining alignment with business goals and objectives. The position will collaborate with the PMO, functional leads, infrastructure team, and system integrators to ensure projects align with overarching program goals and benefits. This role requires relevant technical knowledge, project leadership skills, presentation and communication competencies, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and global delivery teams.

 

Project Planning:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, goals, milestones, timelines, and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic objectives.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

• Maintain regular interaction and communication with project stakeholders across multiple business units, including IT teams, and vendors, providing updates on project progress, issues, and resolutions.

• Schedule/facilitate meetings to provide project status/reviews as required to keep stakeholders adequately informed on project status.

• Communicate any concerns with issues that may impact project schedule, budget or quality to the project sponsor and stakeholders.

• Track and communicate status at both a detailed (task) level and a summary (sub-project or release) level for a variety of audiences, from the project team to executive sponsorship.

• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.

Project Management:

• Lead cross-functional project teams, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and task allocation.

• Ensure projects are delivered according to scope, timeline, resources, and budget.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation:

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and delays.

• Work closely with stakeholders (business and IT) to resolve conflicts in prioritization and staffing.

• Track project issues and drive resolution.

Change Management:

• Oversee change management processes, including training, documentation, and communication plans, to ensure a smooth transition for end-users.

Project Documentation:

• Maintain detailed project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes (such as attendees, items discussed, what changed, blockers, next steps, action items).

Post-Implementation Review:

• Conduct post-implementation reviews / retrospect to evaluate project outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and capture lessons learned.

• Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and adhere to PMO guidelines and best practices.

• A Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field with 8+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• PMP and/or Certified Scrum Master desired

• 8+ years’ experience in project management in the medical device industry preferred

• Proven experience as a Project Manager for implementing and/or upgrading ERP and related SaaS applications covering Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, and Finance business processes.

• Proficiency in project management and issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Project).

• Practical experience in implementing and leading Agile Scrum planning and development

• Strong understanding of project governance, software development and testing life cycles

• Solid understanding of software development life cycles, contemporary project management methodologies (agile, iterative, and incremental) and the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a project and business environment.

• Familiarity with multiple operating environments, including Windows Server, Exchange Server, Server consolidation, domain migrations, Data Centers, Network platforms, Cloud solutions and collaboration solutions, SharePoint, Service now etc.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal ability working in cross-functional project teams.

• Effective analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills required.

• Strong Microsoft PowerPoint, Project, Word, and Excel skills

General office environment. Willingness and ability to work on site. May have business travel from 0% - 10%. Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds. Must be able to move between buildings and floors. Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day. Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets. Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed. Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.

We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program, when applicable.  

Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.