Associate Project Manager Operations, Qiagen, Germantown, MD
Qiagen -
Germantown, MD,
US
Associate Project Manager Operations
Date Posted: 2024-05-30
Job description
Overview
At the heart of QIAGEN's business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.
We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.
Our most valuable asset are our employees - more than 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people's lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.
Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.
Position Description
The Associate Project Manager will be part of the Operations organization in North America (NA). The primary focus of the position is to manage projects that support the objectives of NA Operations.
- Leads projects of low to medium complexity, ensuring goal achievement to time, budget and quality.
- Communicates with the Project Owner to ensure clarity in scope and deliverables and to ensure timely decision making.
- Participates in the estimation of project requirements as part of the annual resource and budget planning cycle.
- Responsible for project documentation and reporting, including project progress, adherence to plan, and budget status.
- Applies project management methods and tools in accordance with QIAGEN standards. Identifies and follows applicable quality system processes.
- Responsible for stakeholder management.
- Responsible for project risk management in coordination with Project Owner and stakeholders.
- Manages multiple projects simultaneously. Monitors individual and project team capacity, adjusting priorities where necessary and communicating constraints and opportunities.
- Facilitates availability of tools and training as required for the team to perform effectively.
- Works in a supporting role when needed to achieve Operations objectives, both within and outside of assigned projects.
Position Requirements
- Typically 3-5 years of relevant professional experience.
- BS/BA degree or higher in science, engineering or related area
- Fluency in English is required
- Certification in project management (e.g. PMI, IMPA, ISO) at a low to intermediate level or practical knowledge in the handling of corresponding project methods in accordance with PMI, IMPA, ISO or QIAGEN
- Theoretical knowledge of the organization of change processes. Working knowledge of regulatory requirements applicable to IVD manufacturing is preferred.
Personal Requirements
- Proactive, enthusiastic individual with an ability to work flexibly under pressure to ambitious timelines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to lead a group in accomplishment of a shared goal
- Strong negotiating and influencing skills.
What we offer
At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.
QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including but not limited to assumptions about a person's appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
QIAGEN complies with applicable laws regarding the confidentiality of employee health information and the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs. Candidates who require accommodation should contact ...@QIAGEN.com . This policy is part of QIAGEN's ongoing efforts to support public health efforts and to ensure the safety and-well-being of its employees, customers, business partners, and community.
At the heart of QIAGEN's business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.
We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.
Our most valuable asset are our employees - more than 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people's lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.
Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.
Position Description
The Associate Project Manager will be part of the Operations organization in North America (NA). The primary focus of the position is to manage projects that support the objectives of NA Operations.
- Leads projects of low to medium complexity, ensuring goal achievement to time, budget and quality.
- Communicates with the Project Owner to ensure clarity in scope and deliverables and to ensure timely decision making.
- Participates in the estimation of project requirements as part of the annual resource and budget planning cycle.
- Responsible for project documentation and reporting, including project progress, adherence to plan, and budget status.
- Applies project management methods and tools in accordance with QIAGEN standards. Identifies and follows applicable quality system processes.
- Responsible for stakeholder management.
- Responsible for project risk management in coordination with Project Owner and stakeholders.
- Manages multiple projects simultaneously. Monitors individual and project team capacity, adjusting priorities where necessary and communicating constraints and opportunities.
- Facilitates availability of tools and training as required for the team to perform effectively.
- Works in a supporting role when needed to achieve Operations objectives, both within and outside of assigned projects.
Position Requirements
- Typically 3-5 years of relevant professional experience.
- BS/BA degree or higher in science, engineering or related area
- Fluency in English is required
- Certification in project management (e.g. PMI, IMPA, ISO) at a low to intermediate level or practical knowledge in the handling of corresponding project methods in accordance with PMI, IMPA, ISO or QIAGEN
- Theoretical knowledge of the organization of change processes. Working knowledge of regulatory requirements applicable to IVD manufacturing is preferred.
Personal Requirements
- Proactive, enthusiastic individual with an ability to work flexibly under pressure to ambitious timelines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to lead a group in accomplishment of a shared goal
- Strong negotiating and influencing skills.
What we offer
At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.
QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including but not limited to assumptions about a person's appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
QIAGEN complies with applicable laws regarding the confidentiality of employee health information and the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs. Candidates who require accommodation should contact ...@QIAGEN.com . This policy is part of QIAGEN's ongoing efforts to support public health efforts and to ensure the safety and-well-being of its employees, customers, business partners, and community.