Job Description:
Director Project Management Office (MedSurg)
3M Health Care is now Solventum
At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.
We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
The Director/ Sr Director of PMO will report to the Vice President (VP) of MedSurg PMO and play a critical role in partnering with Cross-Functional Leadership to drive effective portfolio management and predictable project execution. This highly visible role will provide strategic leadership for building program/project management capabilities for predictable execution of Solventum’s R&D pipeline and product lifecycle management. You will lead change management of an experienced team of professionals and will work to develop consistency and harmonization of our program management function. In this role, you will establish best in class program management practices and procedures, communicate these throughout the organization, and ensure operational excellence in their execution.
This position requires equal parts team leadership, cross-functional strategic planning, and disciplined program management. You will provide insights and recommendations to the PDT Portfolio Decision Teams (PDT) for budget decisions supporting strategic objectives.
The Director/ Sr Director of PMO will play a key leadership role in transforming and optimizing MedSurg PMO by leveraging your leadership, strategic acumen and project management expertise to drive organizational change and develop a best-in-class product development culture. Here, you will make an impact by:
Accountable for monitoring and supporting the performance improvement of all active pipeline programs and projects, working as partner with the various Core Teams and R&D functional leaders to drive the right rigor in program/project delivery planning, execution, and governance.
Develops and implements project pipeline metrics and actively engages senior management in review and continuous improvement based on project and pipeline performance.
Effective execution of project governance meetings (gate and project reviews), project intake/selection and regular portfolio reviews. Clear prioritization and execution of all projects in accordance with expectations in terms of milestone deliverables and budget.
Provide critical information to functional leaders and Core Teams for coordinating, allocating and optimizing resources across the pipeline, and within a project.
Build and lead a high-performing PMO Team. Attract and retain high-caliber talent, maintain clear roles and responsibilities, and determine development requirements for the team members.
Oversee critical projects and initiatives on behalf of the VP, ensuring alignment with the overall business priorities. Manage stakeholder relationships across various departments to drive project completion and achieve desired outcomes.
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
An undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a technical field AND A minimum of 12 years of experience in medical device development.
In addition to the above requirements, the following are also required:
Previous experience in global, cross-functional R&D programs and projects with experience in instituting standard practices.
Extensive experience in a cross-functional leadership environment and demonstrated ability to build winning relationships with leadership peers.
Strong analytics and problem-solving abilities.
Prior experience in rolling out a common project management methodology, defining PM standards and tools and a proven track record of leading successful change across functional boundaries.
Experience in leading effective teams, fostering collaboration across organizational boundaries, as well as excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of MS Project or similar project management tools.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
An advanced degree such as an MBA.
Demonstrated experience in project leadership of a diverse R&D portfolio is highly desirable, with experience in Medical Devices and/or Life Sciences.
MS Project Server experience
Work location: Hybrid - Maplewood, MN
Travel: May include up to 25% domestic/ international
Relocation Assistance: May be authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Supporting Your Well-being
Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $125,600 - $172,700, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-RewardsResponsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
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