Why Orthofix?
    

Guided by our organizational values – Take Ownership | Innovate Boldly | Win Together – we collaborate closely with world-class surgeons and other partners to improve people’s quality of life. At Orthofix, we want team members who build relationships and share knowledge, challenge the status quo, and deliver results every day to help us achieve our vision to be the unrivaled partner in Med Tech.  

Our global team of over 1,600 employees brings to market highly innovative, cost-effective, and user-friendly medical technologies that heal musculoskeletal pathologies for patients and the healthcare professionals who treat them. Looking to change people’s lives? Look no further.

JOB PURPOSE

The individual in this position leads one or more cross-functional teams through the scoping, planning, execution and completion of projects that have a budget of $500k-$1M+. This person proactively employs interpersonal and professional skills as well as project management tools to ensure timely completion of activities within budget and is capable of managing projects both across business units and in different facets of the organization, to include new product development in Orthopedics, Spinal Implants, Spine Stimulation, and Biologics as well as smaller scale sustaining activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to strong project management skills, the successful individual must have knowledge of overall business principles and concepts including product design and development, marketing, and manufacturing operations and understand the sales process of medical products. Qualifications and skills of the Project Manager include an ability to lead and motivate people and encourage teamwork, to communicate effectively with senior and executive management, to anticipate and identify critical technical obstacles, and to make accurate operational decisions. This individual must have sufficient background to understand the technologies and technical issues involved with the project, take active leadership in timely decision making, and effectively manage change. The successful candidate will have the skills, experience, and qualifications required to:

• Possess a Bachelor of Science or higher degree in relevant engineering, business, or technical field.
• Perform at a level representative of a minimum of 3-5 years of formal project management experience.
• Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and budget using appropriate verification techniques in order to keep the project plan accurate, updated, and reflective of authorized project changes.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques in order to monitor the progress of the project, identify and quantify any variances, perform any required corrective actions, and communicate to all stakeholders.
• Implement the approved actions and workarounds required to mitigate project risk events in order to minimize the impact of threats on the project and take advantage of opportunities.
• Document high-level risks, assumptions, and constraints using historical data and expert judgment in order to understand project limitations.
• Listen intently to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions when appropriate, and allowing others to speak without interrupting them.
• Communicate information and ideas through speaking and writing so that others will understand.
• Inspire loyalty and trust by handling self ethically and by following core values and beliefs.
• Recognize the contributions of others and praise people for good performance.
• Build mutual trust and encourage respect and cooperation among team members.
• Address inappropriate behaviors or substandard performance professionally and proactively.
• Demonstrate skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Utilize computer skills using Microsoft Project and Office Suite programs.
• Develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
• Provide group facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Analyze complex problems, interpret functional needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.

Education/Certifications:

• Possess a Bachelor of Science or higher degree in relevant engineering, business, or technical field.

Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:

• Experience working with cross-functional teams composed of a variety of engineering disciplines (to include electrical, mechanical, and software) and manufacturing technologies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The education, knowledge, skills and/or abilities listed below are preferred qualifications in addition to the minimum qualifications stated above.

Education/Certifications:

• Project Management Institute – Project Management Professional certification.

Additional Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:

• Experience managing projects in an FDA-regulated industry.
• Experience with EUMDR related projects or programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor/physical abilities, skills, and/or demands required of the position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to allow qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position.

The anticipated salary for this position for an employee who is located in California is $113,950 to $141,021 per year, plus bonus, and benefits.

DISCLAIMER

The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer.  Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles, including braids, locks, and twists), ethnicity, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, caste, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age (40 and over), protected medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), reproductive health decision-making, medical leave or other types of protected leave (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, termination, promotions, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.