Great new Sr. Project Manager opportunity in Deerfield, IL! Job Description We are seeking a skilled Sr. Project Manager to provide analytical support and drive project implementation within our Project Management Office. The ideal candidate will have a strong experience in project management, supply chain, logistics, and procurement, and will excel in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Responsibilities + Provide analytical support to the Project Management Office under minimal supervision. + Proactively participate in processes and make recommendations for system refinements. + Support planning sessions as documentation lead and/or workstream lead. + Participate in the evaluation and feasibility process for potential projects. + Provide clear direction on project requirements to meet expectations of external customers and business stakeholders. + Interact through program and/or project updates and reviews with all levels of management. + Drive implementation of projects by establishing strategy, schedules, budgets, and financial analysis. + Promote the use of Project Management Methodology throughout projects. + Approve team deliverables for project completion. + Lead team in risk management approaches and systems. + Make decisions regarding the appropriate risk when there is substantial project or program impact. + Ensure appropriate linkages of information to the project prioritization and/or portfolio process. + Maximize business results through continuous improvement in the organization’s ability to execute projects and programs from initiation to completion and production scale-up. + Own SharePoint site, tracking and execution of scope and financial deliverables and associated reporting. + Provide financial analysis and justification for new projects or programs. + Submit monthly financial updates via SharePoint. + Eliminate or minimize barriers to progress. + Anticipate potential conflict situations, identify and act on proactive solutions. + Provide weekly and monthly SharePoint updates of initiative and milestone status. + Participate and present updates/escalated items and field questions in the standing global Master Planner meeting. + Escalate issues, risks, and changes via established Integration Management Office (IMO) and Quality Workstream communication mechanisms. + Utilize and enhance standard reporting and communication tools to ensure appropriate and timely communication and reporting from multiple projects and quality/regulatory Core Team members. + Participate and facilitate meetings. + Execute to completion of harmonized process/quality system element roll-out in collaboration with the team. + Coordinate document owners and SMEs to ensure harmonized end state/content/IT tools. + Develop change plans and complete issuance/roll-out of processes. + Participate in and execute elements of the Quality Integration Workstream Core Team and Communication Plan. Essential Skills + Minimum 5 years of experience in a Project Management exp (project manager, project coordinator, program manager, etc.). + Minimum 3 years of industry experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Planning, Fulfillment, Manufacturing, or similar. + Minimum 5 years of experience using MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams). + Experience in large companies (500 employees or more). + Bachelor's Degree or higher. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience in Healthcare, Medical Device, Pharma, or other heavily regulated industries preferred. + Experience in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and/or separations. + Project certifications (PMP, etc.). + Experience with Power BI and Tableau. Work Environment This is a hybrid role requiring 2-3 days in the office per week. The work schedule is between 7 AM and 5 PM. You will be supporting the Evergreen project, which involves separating a business unit from a larger organization. Our culture of innovation fosters personal and professional growth, and we are committed to providing comprehensive compensation and benefits. We invest in the growth and development of our employees through comprehensive programs that develop leaders driving patient-centered innovation. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.