Principal Project Manager

The Principal Supplier Project Manager is a key member of the Supplier Engineering group, which is part of Insulet’s Purchasing organization. Insulet manages a global supply chain and sources precision components and commodities from around the world for use in its devices. The Principal Supplier Project Manager leads projects with notable risk and complexity and develops the strategy for project execution. These projects require cross functional teams including with peers and leaders in Quality, Sourcing and Manufacturing as well as supplier personnel to implement new capital tooling and equipment at suppliers, carry out new product introductions, execute internal cross functional and supplier improvement projects. Principal Supplier Project Managers lead multiple portfolios of projects and provide leadership and mentorship for project engineers. As a growing company, project progress must be documented in a standard way so that team members can support each other during vacations and other critical times. A Principal Supplier Project Manager would be expected to not only follow standardized documentation but also to originate and support initiatives to improve the standardization of all projects at Insulet.

The ideal candidate is recognized as a subject matter expert in Project Management and has extensive project management experience leading multiple teams including suppliers of custom precision components. The candidate should have experience mentoring or leading groups of other project engineers in portfolio development. Ideal candidates should enjoy the factory setting and be comfortable interfacing with and influencing supplier personnel ranging from shop floor operators to leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Lead unique and complex projects that have a broad impact on the business

• Lead teams responsible for the procurement and installation of manufacturing equipment at global suppliers

• Identify and implement project standardization improvements

• Provide portfolio management across multiple projects and project leaders

• Provide mentorship, coaching and training for project engineers

• All other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Minimum Requirements:

• BS Engineering/Science Degree.  Master’s degree a plus. 
• On the job demonstrated 6 years Direct Project Management experience (non-software projects).

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

• 10+ years of career experience in Project Management, Operations, Engineering, or related function, preferred.
• Experience directly managing projects from feasibility through launch.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Capital and Project Financial acumen.
• Six Sigma Process Improvement Experience/Certification desirable.
• Outstanding team player who seeks and values diverse input to hone ideas, but who has the experience to develop strong starting proposals
• Extremely organized, highly motivated, self-starter
• PMP Certification
• Proven communication and mentorship skills
• Enjoy working with and training diverse groups of project engineers

Additional Information:

• Up to 25% travel
• Can be Remote, but must be able to be in person in Acton for at least a few months at the beginning of the role

Additional Information:

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $161,775.00 - $242,662.50. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the primary work location in the US. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your Talent Acquisition Specialist can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.