Core Team Leader - 32114

Guidant Corporation researches, manufactures and markets systems for cardiac rhythm management, vascular intervention and cardiac/vascular surgery worldwide. Our mission is to provide innovative, therapeutic medical solutions of distinctive value for our customers, patients and health care systems around the world. In our industry, we have always been known for leadership and innovation, and for an organizational structure that allows employees freedom to grow.

 

Core Team Leader

Santa Clara, CA

CS/I-MB/32114

 

Manages the development and implementation process of company's products and services involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing products.

 

Estimates project levels of effort and resource requirements by using standard estimating techniques and tools, and by working with appropriate staff to understand scope of effort.

Prepares project plans, schedules and budgets by using project management tools such as Microsoft Project and by working with appropriate staff to understand tasks necessary to complete project.

Directs project execution by assigning tasks, tracking project schedules, identifying risks, and developing and executing contingency plans.

Assures project quality by using standard development methodologies and by working with SQA to develop and execute project quality plans.

Communicates project status by preparing standard status reports, and by participating in departmental and customer project status update meetings.

Resolves project issues by working with team members, project customers, and others as appropriate.

Consults with internal project groups by sharing project management knowledge and assisting or mentoring more junior project leaders in project management processes and techniques.

Participates in external project management organizations, conferences and seminars to keep current with industry best practices in project management by joining professional associations and implementing a professional development plan with focus on project management.

 

Position Qualifications Bachelor's degree plus 9+ years of related work experience with a complete understanding of specified functional area, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Advanced degree preferred.

Additional Information Additional Responsibilities: Frequent and direct interaction with middle to senior management via presentations and working meetings. Additional minimum qualifications: Experience managing complex technical projects including ability to rapidly and accurately identify and manage technical risk, especially relating to device design and development. Preferred Qualifications: PMP Certification; Bachelor's degree in technical field( especially engineering), Advanced degree in technical or business field.

Posting ID 19636BR

 

Guidant offers a company environment of market leadership, product innovation and personal growth, plus excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long-term disability, paid vacations and holidays, 401(k), retirement ESOP, annual bonus, paid year-end shut down, and tuition reimbursement.

 

For further details about this position and to apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=95&siteid=5184&AReq=19636BR&Codes=I-MB

 

Guidant is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affirmative Action Program.