Project Manager

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives- where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Your Role at Baxter

As a Senior Project Manager in the UCAN Fulfillment, you will help define the UCAN Fulfillment function's direction by assisting in the identification, development and execution of strategic initiatives, including Transportation, Third Party Logistics (3PL), Warehouse and Value Improvement Projects (VIPs). Overall, this visible regional position will require you to work on complex projects and provide actionable recommendations while building strong relationship across Baxter. You will provide thought leadership, research and analytical support on cross-functional teams that identify, evaluate and analyze critical strategic priorities, including 3PL Analytics, legacy Hillrom value capture, etc. as they relate and impact the UCAN Fulfillment Region.

What you'll be doing

• Support the development of the UCAN Fulfillment strategic initiatives (including $26 Million VIP delivery by 2023), and Planning process in collaboration with regional leaders in Fulfillment and Planning, Business Units, Regions and Functions

• Collaborate with ISC leaders to identify, analyze, and accelerate strategies for value improvement and other projects of significance for UCAN Fulfillment including sizing and assessing opportunities, identifying the risks/benefits, and defining action plans

• Driving analytics, managing projects, and delivering and supporting presentations

• Drive strategy and execution on a wide range of projects including Transportation, Third Party Logistics (3PL), Warehouse and Value Improvement Projects (VIPs)

• Work with cross functional partners to ensure successful execution of key projects, while continually identifying opportunities for ongoing program improvements and enhancements

• Prioritize and manage key projects (up to $10M annual savings, derive insight from analyses, and develop rigorous recommendations

• Drive collaboration and quality execution of key cross-functional projects

• Influence stakeholders to adopt new ideas, projects and / or approaches.

• Solve high-impact problems and develop actionable solutions for the most challenging issues facing the company, with an end-to-end focus

• Identify future growth opportunities for the organization, with particular attention to the capabilities needed to operationalize and capture value from these areas

• Provide thought partnership to business partners on a broad range of business-critical topics

• Maintain an external mindset, including staying on top of competitive, and macroeconomic / geopolitical trends

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field; MBA or MS a plus.

• 7 or more years of business experience working in and leading cross functional teams

• 5+ year of Project Management experience

• Project Management certification preferred

• -10 years of business strategy, planning, analytics, and operations experience

• Proven track record of collaborating with functional leads to solve complex business problems and presenting solutions to leadership

• Ability to handle ambiguity effectively and oversee multiple projects at once

• Demonstrated ability to synthesize data, set actionable goals and drive metrics and execution

• Structured problem solver with a bend towards fast execution & iteration

• Management consulting experience a plus

• In-depth knowledge in one or more of the following Integrated Supply chain functions is needed to guide development project: Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, Planning and/or Fulfillment.

• Problem solving skills, ability to deal with complex and ambiguous business problems and develop concrete integrated supply chain and business recommendations

• Critical thinking skills, ability to constructively challenge ideas and assumptions

• Leadership and influencing skills, ability to successfully complete projects in a highly matrixed, consensus-driven organization

• Oral and written communication and presentation skills

• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and can work with an appreciable amount of latitude.

• Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of management and employees within the company.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Advanced Excel.

• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

• Top-tier consulting firm experience strongly preferred

• Experience in large scale, global medical device manufacturing network is highly preferred

• Previous experience in Supply Chain, healthcare services and/or specialty pharmacy service preferred

• PMP and Scrum Master Certifications preferred

• Flexible and adaptable - able to work in ambiguous situations and to bring clarity to the process

• Forward looking with a holistic approach.

• Strong problem solving and root cause identification skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with and through others.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements.At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $128,000 - $176,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for a long-term incentive . For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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