Project Manager - Research and Development Novanta - 2.9 Apex, NC Job Details Full-time $98,040 - $120,000 a year 5 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication English Managing projects Productivity software Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people's lives and redefining what's possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing. Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta. Novanta is the world's leading developer of robotic end of arm technologies. Novanta end-effectors enhance productivity and flexibility of robotic and automated solutions across a wide spectrum of industries through capabilities such as automatic tool changing, force-torque sensing, material removal, and more. Since 1989, our commitment to engineering excellence, superior quality, and customer-focused support drives us to innovate and continuously improve the most reliable automated solutions available. Summary In this role, you will be responsible for managing multiple projects within the research and development teams - from project inception to closure. You will have the opportunity to interface with customers, engineers (hardware and software), product managers, procurement, sales, manufacturing and senior leadership to successfully launch projects on time, within scope and budget. This position can be located in either Apex, NC or Bedford, MA. Primary Responsibilities Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver to agreed scope and timeline. Create and follow project management plans from project inception to project closure Record, Track & Monitor project & program RAID items such as risks, issues, dependencies, assumptions Track and monitor project & program action items through to closure and document decisions. Manage & support project resources such as internal teams and technical resources. Create and manage key project documentation such as project charters, meeting minutes, KPI's and project closure presentations. Manage timelines ensuring key deliverables are delivered on time, within scope and quality. Coordinate and prepare for project business reviews to present to senior executives aligning with internal stakeholders (product marketing, development, procurement, finance). General Tasks Use project management software tools to manage, track and report on projects throughout the entire project lifecycle. Host and lead project meetings to track pertinent decisions, actions, and task completion. Provide periodic reliable updates to all internal stakeholders. Attend customer meetings as needed to align to their requirements Capture meeting notes/minutes to facilitate project alignment as needed. Maintain strict compliance with the quality, environmental and occupational health and safety regulations and implementation of the instructions of the quality, environmental management and/or occupational health and safety officer. Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field 0-3 years of Project Management experience 3-5 years cumulative experience working on or managing projects Ability to work in a team environment and foster collaboration across different disciplines Motivated - be able to take direction and work independently to achieve goals Proficiency in Microsoft Office Good verbal and written communication skills in English Familiarity with Smartsheet or MS Project (or similar project management software tool experience) desired PMP certification is a plus Familiarity with ISO9001 or

ISO13485

compliance is a plus Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship Travel Requirements ~10% Travel (or less) as needed Physical Requirements Lifting up to 50 pounds, Standing long periods of time Compensation & Benefits The base pay for this position is $98,040 to $120,000 per year depending on the geographic market. Dependent on the position offered, annual bonuses and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of the compensation package. Novanta supports all aspects of your life's needs. This position provides a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better. Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy. Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.