Baxter

Healthcare

ProjectManager

$120–165k Round Lake, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Project Manager at Baxter. Skills: Project management, Medical devices, Cross-functional teams. Lead sustaining program for infusion pump products. Own the integrated program plan”

What You'll Achieve.

Sustained product performance; Regulatory compliance; Cost optimization; Timely execution of changes

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Risk handling; Decision making

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering field, 8+ years total combined experience, Masters with 5+ years experience, 3+ years of experience in project management, Proven ability to drive cross-functional global teams, Experience interfacing with global manufacturing, Experience interfacing with external vendors, Experience interfacing with supply chain organizations, Understanding of good manufacturing procedures, Understanding of good laboratory procedures, Understanding of product development process requirements, Ability to collaborate within a distributed team, Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U. S.

Nice to Have

PMP or equivalent program management certification, Understanding and experience in good manufacturing procedures, Understanding and experience in good laboratory procedures, Understanding and experience in product development process requirements

What You'll Do.

Lead sustaining program for infusion pump products

Own the integrated program plan

Own schedule for sustaining activities

Own budget for sustaining activities

Own risk management for sustaining activities

Prioritize sustaining initiatives

Guarantee identification of project risks

Communicate program status to leadership

Communicate risks to leadership

Communicate mitigation plans to leadership

Support long-term product roadmap planning

Drive continuous improvement in sustaining processes

Drive continuous improvement in governance

Drive continuous improvement in execution efficiency

Engage with external partners

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional activities; Cross-functional global teams; Distributed team

Communication Scope

Communication skills; Presentation skills

Process & Methodology

Program management, Integrated program plan, Schedule management, Budget management, Risk management, Roadmap planning

Full Job Description

**This is where** your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. **Your Role at Baxter** This is where your work saves lives. Our colleagues within our R&D organization desire to work on products that make a meaningful difference in others' lives. We are motivated by the power of teamwork and are natural leaders who are skilled at influencing others. The program manager will be responsible for leading infusion pump sustaining core team, by providing leadership and direction to assigned programs. The core team leader is responsible for leading cross‑functional activities that support the lifecycle management, compliance, and continuous improvement of Baxter’s infusion pump platforms post‑commercialization. Operating at a Program Manager level, this role ensures sustained product performance, regulatory compliance, cost optimization, and timely execution of changes in a highly regulated medical device environment. The role serves as the single point of accountability for sustaining programs, coordinating efforts across Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Service, and Commercial organizations. **** **What you 'll be doing** * Lead sustaining program for infusion pump products, including design changes, process improvements, supplier changes, a

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