Project Leader II

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Summary:

Project Leader II provides business and technical leadership for one or more projects within the Global Business unit, leading project teams through the identification, justification, prioritization, initiation, development and implementation processes. PLII are experienced project leaders capable of managing more complex efforts spanning multiple projects as part of larger programmes. They lead global cross functional teams towards achieveing business goals, as part of the overal GBU business strategy. PLII are able to operate independently, able to clearly coordinate recommendations to senior level GBU management and drive for decision making when needed.

Essential Duties and responsibilities:

Accountable for core team performance, project schedule and execution, budget commitments and spend

· Support project communication by interacting with PMO Senior Management, Project Core Team and extended teams to ensure effective communications and manage expectations

· Continuously interacts with all functions and levels of management ensuring effective ongoing communications across teams and stakeholders

· Work within the guidelines of the organization's project office model, standard performance metrics, and regulatory guidelines to support, plan, monitor, control, and implement projects

· Anticipates potential conflict situations for proactive solutions and manages conflict situations to result in win-win outcomes

· Monitor project budget commitments, including purchasing of supplies and equipment as needed · Active in regular project budget activities including forecasting of internal resources, external spend and capital expenditure.

Qualifications:

Strong attention to detail

· Business acumen

· Strong leadership potential

· Demonstrated competencies in all aspects of project management including schedule management.

· Familiarity with product development processes

· Excellent communication and team management skills

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor level Engineering degree or equivalent experience with 3-5 years project management experience, and 3 years of product life cycle experience. Experience in a highly regulated industry is preferred.

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