Here is a great opportunity to join a great company! Medline Industries has enjoyed DOUBLE DIGIT GROWTH for 52 of the past 53 years! We've again been named to the Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces, and we're again on the list of Becker's Great Places to Work in Healthcare.

The role of the Project Manager is a critical position within the Medline Project Management Office (PMO). This role requires vast experience leading large projects/programs of work within complex and fast-paced organizations, using varying delivery models (waterfall, Agile/scrum, etc.). Candidates should possess exceptional communication skills and be well-versed in partnering with our internal business sponsors at an executive level. In addition, it is expected that Project Managers contribute to the health and strategy of the broader PMO - supporting the director in optimizing delivery methods and ultimately increasing value and customer satisfaction.

Additional skills/experience for this position:

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
• Participate in Medline project management practices, including work intake (scoping/risk assessment) and all PMO milestone activities
• Provide leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project life cycle, and confer with project staff to outline work plan
• Establish work plan and staffing for project activities, iterations or phases, and arrange for recruitment or assignment of project personnel
• Perform risk assessment, and implement mitigation plans
• Establish and track spend and costs for all aspects of managed projects.
• Track critical project metrics (depending on delivery methodology).
• Ensure that project goals are accomplished and are in line with business objectives and business value is realized
• Provide project status reports to management.
• Continuously benchmark project management and team performance to help leadership identify gaps and address needs

Operational Management
• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.Formal Education & Certification
• University degree or college diploma preferred

Knowledge & Experience
• 8 years direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.
• 2 years direct work experience with Agile/Scrum delivery preferred.
• Strong familiarity with project management software, including MS Project and Jira.
• Demonstrated experience in personnel management.
• Technically competent with various software programs, such as MS Office Suite

Personal Attributes
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
• Flexible during times of change.
• Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
• Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.
• Ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise.
• Ability to bring project to successful completion through political sensitivity.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.

More About Medline:
Medline is the largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of healthcare supplies in the United States, providing more than 550,000 products that serve the entire continuum of care. Our innovative products and programs can be found in most hospitals, extended-care facilities, surgery centers, physician offices, home care dealers, home health agencies and retail outlets.

Founded in 1910, Medline has grown from a small manufacturer of aprons, surgical gowns and uniforms to a thriving $12 billion global enterprise because of our dedicated people, entrepreneurial spirit and honest values.

Again named one of the country's "Best and Brightest Companies to Work For," and once again named to Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces, Medline has experienced fifty-plus years of consecutive annual growth, and is headquartered in Northfield, IL.