Associate Project Manager

job summary:
An Associate Project Manager for a medical devices and equipment manufacturing company is needed. Remote work. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience in transformation or supply chain environments to lead the cross-functional integration of an acquired site, specifically focusing on developing detailed work breakdown structures, managing critical path schedules, and guiding stakeholder communication through the transition.

location: Remote, Remote
job type: Contract
salary: $61 - 68 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:
Program and Project Leadership:

• Lead cross-functional planning and execution activities for the acquisition integration project.

• Partner closely with Global Procurement and GPC leadership to ensure alignment.

• Define integration scope, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics.

• Develop comprehensive project plans that include all tasks, owners, dependencies, and milestones.

• Monitor programs and workstreams from initiation through completion to ensure they remain on schedule and within budget.

Program Scheduling and Work Breakdown:

• Develop and maintain detailed program schedules, including critical paths and long-term timelines.

• Build and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), taxonomy documentation, and Gantt charts.

• Analyze schedule risks and critical path impacts to identify issues early.

• Implement mitigation actions to address project delays or risks.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

• Develop and execute stakeholder engagement plans to ensure transparency and alignment.

• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, steering committee updates, and status reviews.

• Act as the primary interface between Global Procurement, GPC Costa Rica, and internal customers.

• Ensure timely communication across all functions affected by the acquisition transition.

Operational and Team Leadership:

• Provide leadership to direct reports and cross-functional contributors supporting transition activities.

• Clearly define roles, responsibilities, and expectations for all integration workstreams.

• Guide team performance, workload planning, and prioritization throughout the transition.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.

• Minimum of 6 or more years of experience in project or program management.

• Preferred experience within transformation, integration, or supply chain environments.

Technical Skills:

• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives.

• Expertise in working with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Gantt charts, and critical path methodology.

• strong planning and scheduling skills.

Soft Skills and Competencies:

• strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across functions and levels.

• Ability to resolve complex issues with limited guidance.

• Proficiency in navigating a dynamic, high-change environment.

• Excellent communication skills for managing internal and external relationships.

qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Education: Bachelors

skills: Project Management


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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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