Operational Project Specialist

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San Francisco, Heredia, Costa Rica Straumann Group A tiempo completo

About Straumann Group

We are a global leader in tooth replacement and orthodontic solutions, dedicated to creating smiles and restoring confidence. Our journey began over six decades ago, and since then, we have been pushing boundaries, exploring new frontiers, and opening doors to better lives for our patients.

Our commitment to innovation is driven by evidence-based approaches. This philosophy permeates our organizational culture, fostering an exceptional team spirit that celebrates diversity and encourages a powerful "can-do" attitude.

We Change Dentistry Every Day – and we want you to be part of it.

Job Summary

The Operational Project Specialist will provide cross-functional project management support to Shared Services, focusing on projects related to transitions, business process improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency gains. Most projects align with the organization's key strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will establish cross-functional teams to ensure all necessary business functions are represented, effectively implement change management techniques to mitigate risks, and drive project deliverables from proposal to closeout.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and manage projects, ensuring timely completion and effective resource allocation.
  • Meet with stakeholders to understand business requirements and document them accurately, leveraging tools like Kano analysis (dissatisfiers, satisfiers, delighters).
  • Define project timelines, resources, budget, and technical risks, utilizing risk analysis tools such as FMEA.
  • Clearly outline roles, responsibilities, and deliverables for each project team member, providing regular feedback to functional managers on performance.
  • Create charters and project plans with minimal guidance, executing cross-functional projects using Gantt charts and detailed work breakdown structures aligned with business objectives.
  • Deploy stakeholder management plans on projects, ensuring logistical and tactical targets are assigned, coordinated, and completed within timelines.
  • Manage the PM magic triangle (cost, time, and scope), analyzing key process metrics and project status through reports and presentations.
  • Conduct reviews and recommend actions to resolve stalled or overdue project targets, reporting milestones, changes, and other key aspects of ongoing projects to key leadership/project sponsors.
  • Collect and analyze data to prepare reports and documents, connecting with managers on priorities and potential additional duties.

Salary Estimate: $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on location and experience.



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