Project Manager, New Product Development - #247455

responsibilities:

• Develop, communicate and execute project plans that describe the Mativ design strategy to take a market or customer idea concept or process/material improvement from feasibility phase to commercialization, transforming the idea into a commercially viable, financially attractive product for customers.
• Set project scope and objectives. Define and monitor tasks, milestones and risks throughout the project. Manage stage-gate processes using appropriate systems and software.
• Lead Cross Functional teams to execute project deliverables, meeting required timelines while communicating changes in scope and/or timing to all appropriate functions
• Lead client engagement relationship and communication for projects
• Identify, log, analyze and manage potential and actual issues and risks, taking corrective action by tackling day-to-day issues head on
• Manage relationships between R&D and production; work with teams to scale up final design from the lab to a product that can be reliably manufactured with a validated production process
• When applicable, manage internal process improvement projects including but not limited to raw material qualification and production process improvements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in all aspects of delivering projects
• Act as the technical liaison with manufacturing, assisting with production challenges, manufacturing process design, and process upgrades.
• Ensure compliance to FDA and EU regulatory standards for drug products, OTC products, and medical devices.
• Work with third party testing labs on raw material, safety, and finished goods testing.
• Provide support to the commercial team in communicating with customers.
  
  

qualifications:

Required

BS degree in an engineering discipline

Project management skills: setting and monitoring scope, actions and timelines, risk identification and mitigation

Experience using Microsoft Office products required.

Must be able to read/write professionally in the English language.

Strong leadership skills to effectively work with all team members

Travel percentage

Preferred

• PMP or similar project management experience and/or certification, especially experience managing technical projects
• 0-5 years of experience in OTC, drug products, pharmaceutical products and/or medical devices (or a combination of any).
• Experience with FDA 10993, 510(k), OTC monographed products; ISO 9001, ISO 13485; and/or EU MDR process.
• Experience in contract manufacturing environment
• Ability to speak and write in Spanish language.
• Experience with Monday.com, MS Office, Asana, or other project management software
  
  

Competencies

• Must have the ability to work both independently and as a greater team. Must be able to coordinate work with customers, supervisors, and information partners frequently in different states and/or countries.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to manage multiple projects while minding priorities. Must be able to make informed, strategic decisions, even when under pressure or when working with resource limitations.
• Must always have a mindset to protect the interests and health of our consumers, our company, and our customers.
• Must work well cross-functionally, with partners from commercial, sales, supply chain, marketing,
  
  

operations, etc.

What We Offer

As a Mativ employee, you’ll have access to a variety of benefit programs designed to help you no matter your stage of life.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
• Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
• Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
• Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family
• Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance
• This role is also short-term incentive plan eligible. This posting will close within 90 days of the date posted. We encourage you to apply now!
  
  

About Mativ

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company makes material impacts on the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.

Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.