Project Manager

ResponsibilitiesLocation High Wycombe, BuckinghamshireGBJob ID REQ-055978Commercial Strategy AlignmentPartner with Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Customer Support and Customer Care teams to ensure product development and launch plans align with overall business strategy and market needsDevelop and execute strategies for creating demand and ensuring customer successDrive go-to-market readiness, including product positioning, pricing strategy, sales enablement, and customer support planningFoster a culture of collaboration across Product Management and the Commercial TeamsCommercialization Process EstablishmentDesign and formalize a best-in-class Commercialization Process, detailing deliverables, steps, and timing in relation to NPI development and launch targets, encompassing launch planning, launch execution and commercial activities/monitoring post launchThrough interaction with key stakeholders develop/refine templates for key deliverables including business case, value proposition, VOC plans, market penetration plan, etc.Continue to iterate and enhance through launch learningsChampion the Commercialization Process; educating stakeholders and requiring adherenceProgram Oversight & GovernanceCoordinate launch planning and execution activities across teams in accordance with the Commercialization Process. Represent the launch planning workstream on the NPI Core TeamManage multiple launch programs and workstreams with minimal oversightUnderstand and action escalation pathways when warrantedUphold the Global Product Development process. Identify and action areas for process improvementStakeholder & Communication ManagementServe as a neutral facilitator between R&D/NPI and the Commercial teamsServe as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders, ensuring clear, consistent, and timely communication across global teamsSupport visibility to broader company initiatives and ensure alignmentFoster a collaborative and communicative environment to facilitate successful project outcomesCommunicate project progress, updates, and challenges effectively to all stakeholdersConduct regular status meetings and prepare reports for project sponsors and executive leadershipExecution & DeliveryTranslate commercial goals into actionable project objectives. Develop project plans outlining scope, timeline, milestones, and resource requirements for launch related activities and customer success. Interface with the NPI Project Manager to ensure key deliverables are in line with the overall NPI delivery planEnsure consistent commercial readiness across regions and product linesAdapt approaches for complex organizational structures and global rolesRisk ManagementActively manage commercial risk. Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project deliveryProactively address issues as they arise, keeping the project on track and within scopeEscalate critical risks and roadblocks to leadership with recommended mitigation strategies and decision pathsBasic QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field3–5 years of project management experience in commercial or product launch settingsDemonstrated ability to work across global teamsExperience launching or managing multi-product portfolios (instruments, software, consumables, services)Proven ability to work cross-functionally in matrixed environmentsPreferred CharacteristicsExperience with analytical instrumentationStrong commercial acumen, particularly in strategies for creating demand and ensuring customer successSelf-starter with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and take ownership of projects, performing job requirements with minimal oversightExhibits an assertive personality with a strong bias for action and results; tackles tough problems with firm deadlinesAbility to manage ambiguity and operate with lightly defined scopesUnderstanding of commercial analytics and sales funnel metricsPMP or equivalent certificationClosingPerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.Equal OpportunityPerkinElmer is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. 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