Program Project Manager at Solventum in Maplewood, Minnesota

Job Description:

Thank you for your interest in working for our Company. Recruiting the right talent is crucial to our goals. On April 1, 2024, 3M Healthcare underwent a corporate spin-off leading to the creation of a new company named Solventum. We are still in the process of updating our Careers Page and applicant documents, which currently have 3M branding. Please bear with us. In the interim, our Privacy Policy here: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/legal/website-privacy-statement/applicant-privacy/ continues to apply to any personal information you submit, and the 3M-branded positions listed on our Careers Page are for Solventum positions. As it was with 3M, at Solventum all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Description:

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers' toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.

We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role

As a(n) Project Manager of the Material Reinvent Program, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Our projects are at the forefront of medical device technology, focusing particularly on the use and integration of adhesives, chemicals and materials. Your role will be pivotal in steering these projects towards success, making a significant impact in the medical field. Previous experience in medical devices, particularly with adhesives and chemicals, is highly regarded.

Here, you will make an impact by:

• Assisting the Program VP in developing and implementing strategies specific to the supply continuity program upon the separation from 3M. Project management specific projects in exploration and evaluation of alternative or/and new technologies that can secure supply independence.


• Leads cross-functional teams to deliver project milestones on time, within budget, and in alignment with the strategic objectives of the program. This includes effective management of project scope, resources, value proposition, technical approaches, manufacturing options, stakeholder communication ultimately leading to successful realization of the program solution(s).


• Implements project management best practices to ensure the smooth execution and completion of projects. This involves establishing clear project plans, risk management strategies, and quality control measures to meet the high standards required in the medical device or regulated industry.


• Determines project requirements and objectives by conducting detailed needs analyses, feasibility studies, and consultations with internal stakeholders and external partners. This role requires a keen ability to collaborate with the technical team to translate complex material and chemical specifications and performance requirements into actionable project plans.


• Willingness to be on-call as needed to address critical project issues or emergencies. This position requires a high level of dedication and flexibility, acknowledging that timely responses can be crucial to project success and continuity of supply.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher

AND

In addition to the above requirements, the following are also required:

• Minimum of 3 years of project management and/or team leadership


• Minimum 5 years of experience with medical devices and FDA/ISO requirements.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Project Management Institute's Project Management Professional (PMP) certification


• Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation)


• Ability to influence including clarifying risks and opportunities with stakeholders.


• Experience leading global cross-functional teams.


• Microsoft Office and Project proficient


• Experience with New Product Introduction Process and Executing Gate Reviews, or other Phase-Gate Process


• New product development or product life cycle maintenance such as product engineering experience a plus


• Experience in chemicals, polymers and adhesives a plus.


• Experience in manufacturing transfer to external manufacturing a plus

Work location: Choose 1:

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  Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to Maplewood Campus, MN at least 2 days per week
  

Travel: May include up to 15%

Relocation Assistance: NO

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $160,284 - $195,903, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

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