Project Manager

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. Your Team You will be part of the ISC ITT/Pharma Engineering team, based in Malta and supporting manufacturing sites across EMEA and APAC. The team leads product design, material change, and cost-optimization projects end-to-end, partnering closely with different functions. Your Role & Impact ​​ The Project Manager provides business and technical leadership for one or more projects within the MIP project teams through the identification, justification, prioritization, initiation, development, and implementation processes. This individual leads teams in financial analysis, including market research, cash flow analysis, capital planning, and project cost evaluation. The Project Manager ensures effective communication with stakeholders and business partners. The Project Manager leads the core team in defining milestones to achieve launch-date commitments and identifying issues and risks associated with project plans. The Project Manager establishes and leads cross-functional teams, ensuring they are positioned for successful project delivery. The role partners closely with Procurement, R&D, Quality, Operations, and Suppliers to identify, validate, and implement cost-optimization opportunities while maintaining product performance, regulatory compliance, and supply continuity. Success in this role will be measured through the delivery of project milestones, achievement of cost-optimization targets, effective risk management, and the successful implementation of compliant product and process changes. Key Responsibilities • Identify and evaluate cost-optimization opportunities across materials, components, and processes throughout ITP sites, with a specific focus on insourcing, alternate sourcing, and process and product value engineering. • Lead cross-functional technical teams through the planning and execution of projects. • Lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority across multiple functions and geographic locations. • Develop and maintain accurate project schedules, drive execution with the core team, and coordinate technical support groups. • Support change-control processes, validation activities, and implementation planning. • Identify and communicate project risks, develop risk mitigation plans, and lead proactive risk response strategies. • Anticipate potential conflicts, develop proactive solutions, and manage conflict situations to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes What You'll Bring Minimum 5 years of experience having a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field (Mechanical, Materials, Plastics, Chemicals, Packaging, Manufacturing or related field) Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a matrix organization. Strong skills in project planning, budgeting, risk management, and executive stakeholder communication. Candidates with experience in regulated industries such as medical, pharma and automotive will be given preference Experience leading cross-functional projects end-to-end using structured project management methods Strong communication skills and cross-functional influence skills. Willingness to travel internationally ( approximately 10% of the time based on business needs ). We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The minimum salary for this position is €36.000 annually. Your initial pay could be at the minimum or higher based on skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors, all of which are subject to change. This position may also be eligible for competitive benefits, discretionary bonuses, and/or long-term incentive. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview. Equal Employment Opportunity Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. 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