Senior Project Manager

IDEXX Veterinary Software is seeking a Senior Project Manager in our Strategy and Operations organization. As a Project Manager in this group, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and delivering critical operational initiatives focused on supporting VetSoft's most strategic goals. Your exceptional organizational, leadership, and communication skills will be essential in driving successful project execution, managing stakeholders, and ensuring the achievement of strategic objectives. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

What can you expect? 

Project Planning and Strategy:

• Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders to define project goals, objectives, and success criteria.

• Build detailed project plans in partnership with the various workstreams meeting the strategic objectives of the business.

Project Execution and Delivery:

• Lead cross-functional teams to execute complex global projects, ensuring adherence to project objectives, timelines, and budget.

• Establish effective governance structures, project milestones, and progress tracking mechanisms.

• Manage project risks and proactively identify potential issues or roadblocks, developing and implementing mitigation strategies as needed.

• Regularly communicate project status, key milestones, and risks to stakeholders and leadership.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at various levels, including executives, team members, and external partners.

• Engage stakeholders to understand their requirements and expectations, ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the project.

• Anticipate stakeholder concerns and manage expectations by providing timely updates, resolving conflicts, and addressing issues proactively

What do you need to succeed? 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5-7 years of a successful track record managing complex projects with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders at various levels.

• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences.

• Proficient in project management software (e.g. Smartsheet) and collaboration tools (e.g Microsoft Teams).

• Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) are preferred, but not required.

Location:

Hybrid- Westbrook, ME

What you can expect from us: 

• Competitive base salary

• Opportunity for annual cash bonus

• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One

• 5% matching 401k

• On the job training and career advancement opportunities (experience NOT required)

• Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more

Why IDEXX?

We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.
So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery.   At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. 
Let’s pursue what matters together.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

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