Sr. Project Manager, New Product Development

IDEXX is seeking a New Product Development Senior Project Manager to join our team of technically savvy, system-level thinkers. As a Project Manager on this team, you will lead complex New Product Development projects from initiation through commercialization to deliver critical business goals. Your exceptional organizational, leadership, and communication skills will be essential in driving successful project execution, managing stakeholders, and ensuring achievement of strategic objectives. You should bring optimism, confidence, and curiosity and an ability to motivate and lead teams, often without direct authority.

Project Planning and Strategy:

• Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders to define project goals, objectives, and success criteria.

• Build detailed project plans and budgets in partnership with the various workstreams meeting the strategic objectives of the business.

Project Execution and Delivery:

• Lead cross-functional teams to execute complex projects, ensuring adherence to project objectives, timelines, and budget and according to established processes.

• Establish effective governance structures, project milestones, and progress tracking mechanisms.

• Manage and escalate project risks as appropriate and proactively identify potential issues or roadblocks, developing and implementing mitigation strategies as needed.

• Regularly communicate project status, key milestones, and risks to stakeholders and leadership.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at various levels, including executives, team members, and external partners.

• Engage stakeholders to understand their requirements and expectations, ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the project.

• Anticipate stakeholder concerns and manage expectations by providing timely updates, resolving conflicts, and addressing issues proactively

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a scientific background (e.g. Engineering, Chemistry, Biology).

• 5-7 years of a successful track record managing complex projects with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders at various levels.

• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences.

• Proficient in project management software (e.g. Smartsheet) and collaboration tools (e.g Microsoft Teams).

• Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) are helpful, but not required.