Sr. Manager, IT/IS PMO

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Headquartered in Kobe, Japan, Sysmex is located in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Renowned worldwide for the very finest in quality, innovative diagnostic equipment and information-management systems, we apply science to enhance the quality of life on a global scale. Our agile, resourceful team is committed to realizing critical breakthroughs in laboratory diagnostics, information technology, workflow analysis and life sciences for the clinical laboratory.

...to build a promising future.

We currently have a great opportunity available for a Senior Manager. The Sr. Manager is accountable for the complete IS/IT Project Portfolio consisting of software development and infrastructural projects that further strategic company objectives. This role requires specialized knowledge of industry standards in project management and will work to drive standards, best practices, and governance over delivery of strategic initiatives. Key responsibilities include leading the project management team to successful delivery of assigned projects on-time and within budget, management of demand intake process working with key stakeholders to prioritize initiatives, and regular monitoring and reporting of project portfolio performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide leadership of IS/IT Project Management Office (PMO), planning and monitoring program execution. Understand the relationships, objectives and impacts of projects and initiatives across the department.
2. Offer recommendations on complex project and program dependencies that could impact the success of active and future initiatives.
3. Manage demand intake process, including strategizing with key stakeholders to prioritize software development initiatives to be included in program portfolio.
4. Oversee project management team financial tracking of capital and operating expenses as related to the project portfolio.
5. Continuous improvement and enforcement of Information Systems Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process while adhering to the defined quality-controlled Product Design and Development Process (PDDP). Identify and direct process improvements that improve KPIs and/or quality across the department.
6. Develop and communicate reporting metrics and program dashboards that provide management and business stakeholders with quantifiable indicators on success of project delivery.
7. Manage diverse team of talent and responsibilities, setting expectations regarding artifacts, meetings, reporting and communication for all projects with the program. Ensure goals are met in areas including customer satisfaction, quality, and team member performance.
8. Host regular meetings with key stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent regarding project status.
9. Participate in removing barriers to timely and cost-effective project completion and effectively communicate issues/risks as escalation points when necessary.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Percentage of Travel: 10%

Bachelor's degree or 10 years experience required in Project Management, including 5+ years of managerial experience.
• PMP Certification and/or Scrum certification preferred
• Certification in Six Sigma Methodologies a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient in Project Management Software such as MS Project, Smartsheet or similar
• Experience in Jira and Confluence a plus
• Experience with Power BI a plus
• Strong understanding Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies
• Experience in Medical Diagnostics Industry a plus
• Experience building, developing and leading technical teams
• Strong technical project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including advanced presentation skills
• Ability to effectively engage with senior executives and leaders throughout organization

Sysmex is proud to be an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.