POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the effective management, control and coordination of cross functional projects to support the growth of Cepheid business within Commercial Operations.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages multiple projects in a rapidly changing environment ensuring cross-functional teams stay focused and deliver as planned.
Highlights potential opportunities, risks, issues, obstacles to successful project completion making appropriate recommendations and escalations to resolve Learns, uses and deploys Danaher best practices and processes including appropriate DBS tools to support successful completion of all projects Develops and maintains KPIs, dashboards, and other tracking mechanisms to provide visibility to key stakeholders on large scale projects and initiatives.
Provides regular updates to stakeholders/management MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 5-7 years experience in project management KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Project Management – Ability to plan, organize and manage resources and address barriers to change Communication – Expresses ideas clearly and simply both verbally and in writing.
Promotes timely, ongoing flow of information to others.
Communicates and listens effectively to develop and maintain key business relationships.
Initiative – Ability to work well independently and exercise appropriate judgment under general direction.
Ability to take direction from multiple sources and manage conflicting priorities in an effective and efficient manner.
Problem Solving – Uses rigorous logic to solve problems.
Knowledge of Danaher PSP an advantage Adaptability – Embraces and adapts to change and demonstrates a willingness to learn.
Willingness to accept flexible work schedule according to the needs of the organization Negotiation/Influence – Ability to persuade others.
Wins concessions without damaging relationships.
Customer Orientation – Demonstrates a keen understanding of various customers’ needs.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Formal Project Management Certification or training preferred.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Global experience in commercial-related projects strongly preferred The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria and general work performed.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job.
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