Project Manager-Applied Sterilization Technologies

STERIS is hiring a Project Manager for Applied Sterilization Technologies to manage complex, capital-intensive projects across multiple facilities and technologies. The role oversees all phases of the project lifecycle and coordinates stakeholders across operations, quality, and finance to deliver projects successfully.

Responsibilities:

• Define project goals, objectives and scope in line with business strategy
• Review and determine the best way to fulfil project goals and objectives
• Assemble and manage cross-functional project teams, with clearly defined roles and responsibilities
• Identification of internal and external project stakeholders, management of communication with all stakeholders
• Plan and allocate resources needed to deliver projects
• Generate and manage project documentation as required e.g. project definition document
• Create and continuously update project plans
• Identify, assess and monitor project risks, manage appropriately
• Manage external suppliers to deliver projects including finding suitable suppliers, managing scope of work, supervising supplier performance, ensuring quality management requirements are met and managing supplier purchase orders and invoices
• Accountable for preparing, requesting, and supervising project budget, capital investments and expenses in conjunction with operational and finance teams
• Utilize appropriate validation documentation, industry best practices and standards throughout entire project execution, as required, e.g.GAMP5, project management methodologies
• Collect and monitor project progress
• Measure project performance against KPI’s at project close-out to define success and identify areas for improvement
• Continuously contributes to the STERIS values and business imperatives and ensure these are embraced by project teams

Requirements:

• Bachlelor's Degree AND minimum of 5 years relevant work experience OR
• High School or GED AND minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience
• Project management experience
• Proficient with MS Office suite of products
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally
• Awareness of quality management and documentation
• Good understanding of the principle of continuous improvement
• Proven leadership qualities (leading by example)
• High degree of trust, integrity and honesty
• Acute awareness of the importance of safety to the business
• Willing to go the extra mile for our Customers (Customer First, always)
• Well-developed understanding of risk and risk avoidance
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Good understanding of technology and innovation
• Able to remain calm under pressure and make rational decisions
• Excellent ability of promoting team activities across STERIS organization
• Self-starter with attention to detail
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field is advantageous but not required
• Knowledge of Validation operations is helpful
• Certified project management qualification e.g. PRINCE2 / PMP desirable
• Experience with project management tools is helpful
• Experience with Engineering projects is helpful