Project Manager na Hygiena

Hygiena provides rapid microbiology diagnostic tests and solutions for mission-critical, time-sensitive processes around the world. Hygiena’s proprietary diagnostic technologies enable customers to; prevent illness and save lives, comply with regulations, protect products and brands, run businesses more effectively. Solutions are sold in a wide range of industries globally, but the core focus is food safety. Headquartered in Camarillo, California and with offices around the world, we are actively looking for talented individuals to help grow the business! 

At Hygiena we believe:

• In providing the highest quality products & service 
• Being a leader in innovation 
• Having a compelling desire to improve and win in the marketplace 
• In contributing positively not only to the workplace, but in our community and environment! 

With rapid growth comes opportunity. We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team in Camarillo, CA! This is a full-time exempt position.

Responsibilities:

• Management of projects from conception, development work, verification, manufacturing, validation and ultimately product commercialization, in accordance with Hygiena’s Product Commercialization Process (PCP). This includes the active management of the day-to-day project activities. Ensures that deliverables are delivered on time, within budget and meet quality standards.
• Leads multi-national / cross-functional teams by conduction regular project core team meetings.
• Tracks and reports performance to project plans and budgets. This includes project risk tracking, management and reporting.
• Represents the projects and the project core teams in front of the Project Approval Committee (PAC) and the Leadership Team (LST). Prepares and presents comprehensive project reviews and status reports. This includes the presentation of the project at stage gate reviews to the management.
• Assists in continuous improvement to our project management and product development process. This includes conducting of virtual and in-person trainings on Product Commercialization for Hygiena staff.  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Life Sciences (Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Microbiology) or related field, or equivalent education and work experience required. 
• Professional training in Project Management required. 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in running and developing PCR, RT-PCR, ELISA and lateral flow tests preferred
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project / Project Online or similar web application preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as project manager of innovation projects using a stage-gate process
  1. Demonstrated ability to lead projects from concept to implementation & concisely communicate complex information to disparate audiences
  2. Experience with managing interdisciplinary / international teams preferred 
  3. Experience in product commercialization project management preferred 
  4. Experience with Agile Project Management Methodology preferred

Salary Range (applicable to California):

$100,000.00 - $120,000.00 base salary DOE

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Business fluent in English, additional languages (German, Spanish, French) preferred 
• Must be able to efficiently manage interdisciplinary / international teams
• Must be able to efficiently manage stakeholders
• Must be able to adapt and flex to a dynamic project management environment 
• Ability to lead and manage through ambiguity 
• Must be able to use discretion and independent judgement 

 Why you’ll want to join our team:

Teamwork as a core value.

At Hygiena, our emphasis on teamwork and cross-functional communication enables us to build stronger bonds within our business.

Be a part of something big.

Hygiena plays a critical role in helping to prevent global health crisis such as foodborne illness, healthcare-associated infections, and other outbreaks.

Giving back to our communities.

Hygiena believes in giving back by supporting local organizations committed to improving the lives of children and youth in our communities.

Benefits and Perks:

• 15 days of PTO & 9 paid company holidays
• Medical with HSA employer contribution, Dental, Vision available 1st of the month after start date
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short* and Long-Term Disability and an Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor and Profit-Sharing employer contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Charitable Contribution matching
• Employee Referral bonus opportunities

*State paid short-term disability for California based employees 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Hygiena participates in E-Verify.