At Align Technology, we believe a great smile can transform a person’s life, so we create technology that gives people the confidence to take on whatever’s next. We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation. Our diverse and collaborative teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
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About This Opportunity
The role of the Project Manager is to oversee all aspects of a project and is responsible for planning, organizing and directing of completion of projects on time, within budget and within the pre-defined requirements. The required tasks include and are not limited to coordination of all resources (both internal & external) and stakeholders, setting milestones and deadlines, assigning/delegating responsibilities, monitoring, summarizing and communicating the progress of the project(s). The Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.
In this role, you will…
Initiating
By working with Global, APAC, and local Marketing/Commercial, IT, Finance, Manufacturing, Operations and other functions, define the main project charter/objective, purpose, scope and high level requirements of the project
Planning
Direct and manage project development from beginning to end
Drive project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with stakeholders
Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate/available tools
Communicate and obtain project scope & requirements sign-off/buy-in from stakeholders
Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
Executing, Monitoring and Controlling
Effectively communicate project expectations & deliverables to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis
Collaborate with appropriate departments to estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company
Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants during project cycle
Set and continually manage project expectations & deliverables with team members and other stakeholders
Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
Identify and facilitate resolution of issues and conflicts within the project team.
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and address and resolve problem areas
Proactively & effectively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans
Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Reporting, Evaluation and Closing
Track project milestones and deliverables and potential risks/crisis
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle
Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements
Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management
In this role, you’ll need …
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required.
A minimum of 8 years of related business experience is required, with 4 years in project management.
Experience working in a regulated environment is required.
Six Sigma (Green Belt, Black Belt, etc.), or Process Excellence certification are an asset.
A PMP Certification (Project Management Professional) is preferred. Experience in one or more of the following functions: supply chain, management, marketing, and/or sales is required.
Knowledge and understanding of budgeting, finance, and resource planning is required.
Demonstrated cross-functional experience in project management and commercial areas is preferred.
Experience influencing, persuading, and building consensus in a matrix organization is required.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams, sometimes requiring managing and leading without authority as needed is also required.
Experience planning, organizing, managing and communicating progress of multiple tasks are required. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategies which achieve a strategic vision is required.
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About Align
Align Technology is a publicly traded medical device company that is transforming smiles and changing lives. Our global team of talented employees develop innovative technology, tools and treatment options to help dental professionals worldwide achieve the clinical results they expect. Our digital ecosystem combines the power of technology to create beautiful smiles through the integration of AI and machine learning, digital imaging and visualization, biomechanics and material science to develop the Invisalign system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world; iTero Intraoral Scanners and OrthoCAD digital services. Did you know? Align is the world’s largest manufacturer of custom 3D-printed materials.
By joining Align, you will be part of a global, fast-growing company in one of the most dynamic industries. Great people, innovative technologies, and meaningful work – these are just some of the things employees say make Align Technology a great place to work.
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Global Diversity Statement
At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we will continue building a workforce of diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences and fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion for all our employees. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities. All with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.
Equal Opportunity Statement
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all of our employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. Applicants for positions with Align must be legally authorized to work in the country which they are applying for and verification of employment eligibility will be required as a condition of hire.
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Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing, Hospitals and Health Care, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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