Project Manager I, Labs- Process Improvement

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. They are seeking a Project Manager to lead and coordinate project activities, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while promoting a culture of process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate Process Improvement Culture: Recognize the importance of and actively promote a culture of process improvement, ensuring that processes are streamlined to maximize efficiency, add value to our business, and meet client needs
• Process Optimization: Conduct workshops with Subject Matter Experts to map current processes, identify issues, and design streamlined processes, improving efficiency and effectiveness
• Metrics and Reporting: Offer support and guidance to the business on metrics definition and evaluation, as well as reporting tools. Contribute to data-driven decision-making processes
• Developing and managing detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery
• Leading cross-functional project teams, coordinating efforts to meet project objectives, and facilitating effective communication and collaboration
• Monitoring project progress, identifying potential risks and issues, and implementing strategies to address challenges and keep projects on track
• Engaging with stakeholders to manage expectations, provide updates, and ensure alignment with project goals and organizational objectives
• Ad Hoc Responsibilities: Be ready to tackle any other duties as assigned by Senior Management, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to the overall success of the organization

Skills

• 1 to 2 years' experience in a Laboratory or Clinical Research based environment
• Proven track record of successfully managing projects from inception to completion, with a focus on delivering results within scope, time, and budget constraints
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to effectively manage project teams and prioritize tasks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and manage stakeholder expectations
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable, with a commitment to achieving project goals and driving continuous improvement
• Excel and Visio or other project mapping software is required
• Bachelor's degree in project management, business, or a related field is preferred, with significant experience in project management and team leadership
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma or related process improvement methodologies is a plus
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, with certifications such as PMP is being advantageous

Benefits

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

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