Project Manager 2

Overview Cook Medical's Corporate Program Management Office (PMO) engages with the strategic priorities that help move our business forward, and we're seeking a Project Manager 2 ready to excel at that level. In this role, you'll lead multiple projects aligned to our strategic priorities across a dynamic portfolio of programs. We're looking for a seasoned, highly organized project leader with a can-do attitude who thrives on managing priorities, coordinating global stakeholders, and delivering complex initiatives. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who already excels in the responsibilities outlined below, leads with positivity, builds strong relationships at all levels, and turns ambiguity into clear plans and measurable results. The Project Manager 2 provides expertise in developing and managing projects that support business plan objectives, departmental goals, and global cross-functional initiatives. This role collaborates closely with department and program leadership to ensure alignment and successful execution. *must work eastern time zone* Responsibilities Essential Job Functions/Duties: Work with key stakeholders to define full project scope, lead operational planning, and execution for assigned projects. Drive alignment between project delivery and business priorities, ensuring alignment on expected outcomes and benefits realization. Manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects, balancing resources, dependencies and timelines. Establish meeting agendas, facilitate team discussions, and drive clear and timely team actions and decisions. Proactively identify and address barriers and risks to project progress, keeping leadership informed of critical considerations and the implications of priority decisions. Ensure project deliverables are achieved on or ahead of schedule, within budget, and with quality and outcomes that meet or exceed business needs. Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization. Manage scheduled and ad-hoc project status reporting, using project data and tools to keep updates accurate and timely. Manage project communication for all stakeholders, including tailored updates for leadership. Lead and facilitate cross-functional conversations when new information arises, including scope changes, risks, and competing priorities. Listen for and understand what motivates team members and stakeholders to build and maintain engagement and support. Tailor professional communications across verbal, written, and presentation formats to the target audience. Strong professional interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across teams. Technology-forward and quick to adopt new tools, including AI, data, and analytics platforms. Excellent creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Must maintain company quality standards. Must strictly adhere to safety requirements. Maintain regular and punctual attendance. Qualifications Minimum Work Experience/Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree, or significant experience of such kind to provide a comparable background. PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred. A minimum of 3–5 years of project management experience, including leading multiple concurrent projects. Experience directing and managing project teams toward defined objectives. Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills. Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite, project management software, and ability to leverage emerging technologies such as AI. Physical Requirements: Performs business operations daily on Eastern Time Zone, requires occasional early morning or late evening teleconferences Hybrid preferred, remote acceptable. Attends and leads various strategic and informational meetings Works under general office environmental conditions Requires close visual acuity when working with computers, etc. Domestic and global travel as required The employee is occasionally required to stand for extended periods The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel or crouch