Job Description

Job Summary:

The Director, Project Management is responsible for leading and overseeing all project management operations across multiple regions of Terumo Medical Corporation, reporting to the Senior Director of the Project Management and Product Development organization. This leadership role will drive the execution of large-scale, complex projects and programs, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and business objectives. Leading all efforts related to the Project Management Office (PMO), this role will work closely with cross-functional teams, senior executives, and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Job Details:

Leadership & Strategy:

• Lead the project management organization, setting direction, strategy, and performance expectations that meet Terumo Corporation’s short- and long-term plans.
• Define and implement project management standards, methods, and best practices.
• Work with senior leadership to align project portfolios with objectives and priorities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the project management function

Project & Program Management:

• Oversee the execution of large, complex projects across multiple regions, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation across all cross-functional teams.
• Monitor and report on project performance, identifying risks and implementing mitigations
• Coordinate with functional teams and business leaders to prioritize and manage deliverables.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with internal teams (ex. Commercial, Operations, Finance) both globally and domestically to drive the successful delivery of projects.
• Lead communication efforts with stakeholders at all levels, including executive briefings, progress updates, and escalations.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, contractors, and partners as needed.

Team Development & Mentorship:

• Manage associate development, performance management, and associated tasks related to leading a productive and engaged team.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development to the project management team.
• Develop associate Individual Development Plans (IDP)
• Lead recruitment and hiring efforts to ensure the team has the right skills and capabilities.
• Promote knowledge sharing, collaboration, and cross-functional engagement

Budget & Resource Management:

• Oversee the budgeting and financial management of all global projects, ensuring they stay within budget and resources are efficiently allocated.
• Ensure proper utilization of resources and manage project conflicts that may arise due to limited resources or competing priorities.

Risk Management & Quality Assurance:

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks through proactive risk management plans.
• Ensure quality control processes are in place to deliver high-quality project outcomes.

Background Experiences

• BS in Engineering or other related technical field; Advanced business MBA/Master's or engineering degree preferred. Project Management certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in project management with project oversight experience.
• Extensive working knowledge and experience with manufacturing processes, aligned with project management methodologies.
• Minimum of 7 years of proven overall experience leading engineering and/or project managements teams of +10 with small and large-scale projects.

Employee Value Proposition

We believe that the future is bright for everyone at Terumo. We work with the future in mind to generate lasting change, create a bigger impact and produce greater outcomes for today, and for decades to come.​

At Terumo we believe in the power of personal growth and will encourage you to get in the driver’s seat – progressing in the direction you want to go by deepening your skills throughout your career. We want you to be bold, think outside the box, experiment, innovate and deliver what’s next for quality healthcare. You will be part of a collaborative, respectful and resilient team of associates and leaders around the world, working together as partners to achieve more than you thought possible, providing real-world, sustainable solutions for patients.

Join us, and help shape wherever we go next!

Advancing healthcare with heart

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