Project Manager, Business Transformation Office

Job Summary and Primary ResponsibilitiesSummary Statement:

NuVasive’s newly formed Business Transformation Office (BTO) is looking to hire a Project Manager to execute key projects within various cross-functional business functions such as supply chain, information technology, business process improvements, and strategy. This will be a hands-on role with the opportunity to both execute exciting projects and be a part of a broader strategy as a true business partner. You will help the BTO build industry-standard best practices for project and program management within the organization while collaborating with the program management team.

To succeed in this role, you should have the commitment to roll-up your sleeves and execute projects, help build and strengthen business processes, while also helping build best practices of the organization as a true business partner. We work in a very cross-functional role and are looking for a team member who will learn Nuvasive’s business and drive project management best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional process improvement, supply chain, and IT system projects
• Analyze the business objectives of various stakeholders in the company, outline and develop a solutions plan, and work with management and development resources to prioritize accordingly
• Facilitate process mapping and requirements gathering across the separate business and technical teams
• Build project plans and execute on project delivery following project management methodologies on one or multiple projects
• Administering, organizing, and supporting the organization’s key projects, programs, and overall portfolio
• Excellent time management and communication skill
• Schedule and risk management, along with administrative duties, such as maintaining project documentation and managing the project budget
• Working closely with other project managers, team members, and leadership to lead project management activities including comprehensive action plans, resources management, and timelines
• Build PowerPoint presentations for both department and executive meetings
• Participate in business reviews and building the project roadmap
• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans, budgets, and reports
• Discuss and document business processes
• Other tasks as assigned

Required Skills / Capabilities

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Proactive self-starter, ability to work independently
• Inclusive & high emotional intelligence
• Collaborative & personable
• Own the project – “whatever it takes” attitude
• Communication & leadership
• Ability to translate complexity into simplicity and articulate succinctly
• Ability to make important decisions and stay calm under pressure
• Proven track record of ability to influence teams, creative problem solving, continuous improvement and self-prioritization
• Proven ability to monitor project schedules and communicate regularly with cross-functional owners to proactively maintain timelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Office Suite, primarily Excel and PowerPoint
• An ability to create and interpret flowcharts, schedules, and step-by-step action plans
• A proven track record of demonstrating the ability to lead and influence across multiple levels of the organization and with internal and external team members
• Excellent change management skills; comfortable with ambiguity and willingness to learn

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Project Management Institute - Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
• Knowledge of various project management methodologies (e.g. agile/scrum/waterfall/ LSS)
• Proficient with process mapping, analysis, flowcharting, and requirements document creation
• Experience in leading medical device, IT, and/or supply chain projects

Travel and/or Physical Requirements

• Up to 25% travel, depending on the needs of the project

NuVasive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The “EEO is the Law” poster options are available here. NuVasive's EEO policy is available here.

About NuVasiveNuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA) is the leader in spine technology innovation, focused on transforming spine surgery and beyond with minimally disruptive, procedurally integrated solutions designed to deliver reproducible and clinically-proven surgical outcomes. The Company's portfolio includes access instruments, implantable hardware, biologics, software systems for surgical planning, navigation and imaging solutions, magnetically adjustable implant systems for spine and orthopedics, and intraoperative monitoring service offerings. With more than $1 billion in revenues, NuVasive has approximately 2,600 employees and operates in more than 50 countries serving surgeons, hospitals and patients. For more information, please visit www.nuvasive.com.