Lifecycle Project Manager, Blyth

Who we are

Every life is unique and so are you!

At Dräger we protect, support and rescue lives day in and day out. We are interested in you if you have the desire to work for an organisation that does something more, something that is truly worth working for.

As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it's about the most important thing: it's about life.

About the role

Plan and manage all aspects of products in serial production to optimize business with the existing product portfolio. Continuously improve processes, methods and tools for Life Cycle Management in the company.

All employees have a responsibility to comply with the Integrated Business Information Centre (BIC) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.

• Facilitate and moderate product teams with members from various function

• Create transparency on portfolio structure and optimize portfolio efficiency.

• Collect, plan and manage Life Cycle Management Work Requests and Projects

• Plan, control and manage Life Cycle Management budget and resources

• Contribute to product strategy and roadmap planning for the assigned product families

• Risk Management

• Report to Senior Leadership Team, Project Control Boards and Sponsors

• Document projects according to processes

• Define, implement and improve processes, methods and tools for Life Cycle Management for the company.

• Work with other LCMs to represent the R&D ERS UK organisation, sharing knowledge, best practice and improvements.

Shared responsibilities

All employees have a responsibility:

• to comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.

• to ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors and contractors by implementing, monitoring and complying with occupational health & safety provisions

• to embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results

Reporting Relationships

Manager - Head of Programme SRPS

Size of team/environment - Working in a small PMO team of 10, alongside Systems Engineers and Project Managers.

Role Requirements

Education/Qualifications

Degree in an Electronics Engineering or similar relative

Related Experience

• Significant proven relevant work experience

• Experience in project and/or lifecycle management of product development projects

Skills, Special Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent facilitation and moderation skills

• Strong passion for people management

• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills

• Ability to handle conflicts within and outside field of personal responsibility

• Ability to inspire team; influencing skills; a person employees enjoy working with

• Demonstrated proficiency in time management

• Sense of urgency with a “play to win” attitude and track record of success in prioritisation and delivery

Dräger‘s dedication

At Dräger we have a clear vision, to be an organisation with a working environment that includes a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, stay and grow.

We ensure candidates with the required qualifications and experience will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

All are welcome to apply!.