IntePros

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IntePros is currently looking for a Project Scheduler for one of our growing Medical Device/Manufacturing clients in Exton, PA. The Project Scheduler will be responsible for managing the project management process for multiple complex projects simultaneously to meet internal and external customer deliverables. Responsible for driving projects to completion based on timelines, budget, and resources. Collaborate with Research and Development, Marketing, Quality, Regulatory, Product Management, Supply Chain, and other team members to manage and prioritize activities based on risk impact to the project. May evaluate, design, and implement efficient business processes across various departments. May analyze workflows, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to enhance operational efficiency. Project Scheduler Responsibilities • Communicate and provide project management activities for an operating unit, which may include internal and external partners and technical discussions. • Build and maintain critical path, milestones and overall program timeline and budget. • Responsible for coordinating with cross-functional team and external partners to implement improvements and monitor effectiveness. • Document project team meetings and follow up on open action items. Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement. • Create and maintain project documentation to communicate status and progress. May need to create flowcharts and process maps in Visio, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and other relevant materials. • Conduct thorough analysis of existing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and initiate project change alerts in the case of delays, changes in scope, or deliverables. May need to identify areas of automation. • Facilitate after action reviews as appropriate to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. • Attend tradeshows and other industry gatherings, as appropriate. • May need to conduct business process mapping sessions with global teams to understand and document current business practices, and foster strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure a collaborative approach to process improvement. • May need to utilize data-driven insights to drive harmonization of different approaches, and develop strategies to ensure consistency and efficiency in operations. • May need to partner with Process Owners to develop implementation roadmaps, develop training materials, provide support, and ensure that team members understand and adhere to new processes. • Other duties as assigned Project Scheduler Education • Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or in another science related field, or equivalent experience required Project Scheduler Work Experience • Minimum 5 years in product development in the medical device industry required Project Scheduler Preferred Knowledge & Skills • Demonstrated strong project management skills • Successful customer interaction experience • SAP and MS Project experience • Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills • Experience coordinating and leading cross-functional project teams • Ability to comply with the company’s safety and quality policies at all times License and Certifications • Program and Project Management\Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI preferred Travel Requirements • 20%: Up to 52 business days per year Physical Requirements • Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Additional Requirements • Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions. • Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance. • Dependable, detail oriented, able to think creatively under pressure and work in a fast paced, constantly changing environment. Work under deadlines with constant interruptions. • Must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read and write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, learn and apply new information or new skills, understand direction and adhere to procedures. • Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization and achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities. • Position operates in a professional office environment. May stand or sit for extended periods of time. • Read and interpret data, information and documents. • Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations. • Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize. • Ability to make independent and sound judgments. • Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems. • Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.