Project Operations Analyst

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 role at Baxter At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare. Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. Will collaborate with program management teams, commercial teams, order management teams, finance teams and various technology partners to drive the successful execution of our “Save and Sustain Lives” mission, ensuring projects deliver maximum value to healthcare providers and patients. Your Team Project Operations Analyst play a critical role in the successful execution of projects by managing the day-to-day operational, logistical, and administrative functions that enable project teams to stay focused on delivery. Acting as the operational backbone, they collaborate closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to drive efficiently, maintain alignment, and support quality outcomes throughout the entire project lifecycle. We're a friendly, collaborative group of people who push each other to do better every day. We find unique strategies to close deals and expand our skills by challenging ourselves and others. What you'll be doing Project Planning & Coordination: Quality reviews of Post-PO project documents and support the creation of project schedules, task assignments, and resource planning to keep efforts aligned with timelines and scope. Documentation Management: Create, maintain, and organize essential project records such as meeting notes, status reports, change logs, and supporting documentation. Communication & Collaboration: Facilitate information sharing between team members, leadership, and stakeholders ensuring clarity, alignment, and transparency throughout the project. Resource Management: Assist with tracking the allocation and usage of personnel, tools, and materials to ensure the right resources are in place at the right time. Meeting & Logistics Support: Coordinate project meetings, draft agendas, take meeting minutes, and follow up on action items to keep momentum and accountability. Progress Monitoring & Reporting: Track project milestones and deliverables, proactively flag issues or delays, and generate timely updates to project stakeholders. Budget and revenue Support: Monitor project revenue, budgets and expenses in partnership with the PM, helping to maintain cost visibility and support financial compliance. Risk & Issue Support Identify and help document operational risks or gaps, working with the PM and teams to support mitigation planning and issue resolution. Quality & Process Adherence: Ensure project documentation, communications, and deliverables meet established quality and process standards. Operational Problem Solving: Proactively address administrative roadblocks and discrepancies, supporting a smooth and uninterrupted project flow. What you'll bring Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Proficiency in financial software and tools, including Excel, financial management systems, and reporting tools. Ability to run pivots and generate reports in Excel is required Ability to define problems, identify solutions and follow through to completion Very effective rapport and consensus building skills Acute attention to detail and effective analytical skills Adept listening and positive communication skills Positive facilitation capabilities in working across diverse groups of people Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines. 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 estimated base salary for this position is $68,000 to $93,500 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. 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. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. #LI-OM1 US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico) This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. 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