Responsibilities

The Company

PerkinElmer is a global analytical services and solutions provider with offerings including the leading OneSource Field and Laboratory services business that serve the biopharma, food, environmental, safety and applied end markets to accelerate scientific outcomes. Since 1937, PerkinElmer has served as a trusted partner in laboratory analysis and management and today complements its service offerings with a broad portfolio of atomic spectroscopy, molecular spectroscopy, and chromatography instruments, consumables, and reagents. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 team members, the Company serves customers in more than 35 countries. Additional information is available at www.perkinelmer.com

Purpose

PerkinElmer is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager with laboratory instrument knowledge to join our dynamic team. As a Project Manager, you will be accountable for ensuring new product development projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring effective communication and coordination throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Execution:

Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, timeline, milestones, and resource requirements.

Drive project execution according to the project plan, ensuring adherence to quality standards and project deliverables.

• Cross-functional Collaboration:

Work closely with internal stakeholders, including R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Marketing, Sales, and other teams to ensure alignment on project goals and objectives.

Foster a collaborative and communicative environment to facilitate successful project outcomes.

• Risk Management

Actively manage project risk. Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.

Proactively address issues as they arise, keeping the project on track and within scope.

• Budget Management

Monitor project budgets and expenditures, ensuring financial goals are met.

Provide regular financial updates to stakeholders and make recommendations for cost optimization.

• Stakeholder Communication

Communicate project progress, updates, and challenges effectively to all stakeholders.

Conduct regular status meetings and prepare reports for project sponsors and executive leadership.

• Process Improvement

Identify and support process improvement initiatives within the PMO, R&D and across the business.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Science, Business, Engineering, etc.).
• Proven 3+ years’ experience as a Project Manager, preferably in the scientific or technology industry.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• PMP or equivalent certification is a plus.

Preferred Characteristics:

• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and take ownership of projects, performing job requirements with minimal oversight and attention to detail.
• Exhibits an assertive personality with a strong bias for action with a results-orientation; tackles tough problems with firm deadlines.
• Previous experience managing new product introductions, and products involving both hardware and software components. Familiar with both agile and waterfall methodologies.
• Demonstrated business acumen.

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.