Project Manager

Smiths Detection is one of five operating divisions of Smiths Group plc, a global technology company listed on the London Stock Exchange. Since 1997, Smiths Detection has brought together global technology leaders in many key markets, creating a world leading business. In August 2003, it became a separate operating division of Smiths Group.

The purpose of this job is to support the execution of technology projects by managing the schedules, budgets, and resources to drive a project or projects to a successful completion in accordance with best practices and internal product development guidelines. Ability and willingness to engage in technical efforts when required to assist in the completion of key tasks will be required.

**Project Management:** * Organizes project team and assigns roles, responsibilities, objectives, deliverables, resources and budget among project team. Responsible for all phases of a project(s), initiate, plan, execute, control and close. * Effectively manages all phases of a project(s) by directing and coordinating the activities, setting priorities and allocating resources of the project team. Prepares detailed project plan and schedule, presents to senior management, and receives approval or makes revisions to receive approval to initiate the project. * Motivates and manages project team, and manages any conflict among project team members or between project team and other parties. * Negotiate contracts and Statement of Work with internal and third party contractors and consultants, and manage them to ensure deliverables meet standards for scope, cost, deadlines and quality. * Manage project in accordance with company's standards for Internal Audit. Ensure project assets are properly inventoried and accounted. * Monitors project readiness for achieving deliverables, and makes necessary adjustments to achieve deliverables on time and within budget. Effectively reports project status to all stakeholders. Prepare periodic status reports and retain documentation. * Closes project by receiving documented acceptance from customer/end user, completing all required documentation, disbanding project team, authorizing payment for all invoices, and reconciling the final budget. **Business and technology support:** * Assist with or lead effort in preparing and approving Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Quote (RFQ) and Requests for Information (RFI), and apply Company's decision criteria for accepting and rejecting RFP, RFQ and RFI opportunities. * Elicit and manage contributions from various technical colleagues at different sites and locations including overseas travel when necessary. Communicate and listen effectively to ensure effective collaborations between team members across various sites and countries. * Ability and willingness to contribute when needed to complete projects (e.g. take part in test, evaluation, or project or related research support efforts) * Ensure compliance with Company policies for health, environment and safety (EHS) practices and governmental laws and regulations for import and export control.

* BS or BA degree in related technology or business management * Project management experience * PMI or IPMA certification is preferred, but not required * Effective communication skills at all levels of the organization * Ability to manage cross-functional teams in a matrix environment and influence people outside of direct reporting relationships * Advanced expertise with using Microsoft Project, including critical path identification, schedule baselining, resource leveling, and earned value analyses. * Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software including: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project. Knowledge of Access and Visio is also recommended. * Ability to learn and use other computer based information systems and software (e.g., SAP, risk management) * Ability to travel up to 20% including travel to foreign countries. * The candidate must possess or be able to successfully obtain a US Security Clearance at the SECRET level