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 BaxterThe sustaining engineering project team, in Patient Support Systems (PSS), is responsible for managing and coordinating engineering product design changes for currently released products. We are a team of project leaders and engineers who embrace a collaborative environment to respond to the changing needs of each project and resolve issues to avoid project delays and disruptions for our operations team. As part of the sustaining engineering project team, you will be responsible for leading design changes for medical device products such as hospital beds and equipment. The projects may be related to design improvements, new compliance requirements, quality improvements, or operations and supply chain support. What you'll be doing<ul><li>Lead cross-functional project teams from planning through implementation. The team may include both internal and external team members. </li></ul><ul><li>Effectively plan and execute projects using project management tools, coach project team members, solve problems, and make decisions for the project</li></ul><ul><li>Lead multiple small to medium projects with limited supervision</li></ul><ul><li>Communicate both up and down the organization to complete projects and provide status updates on the projects.</li></ul><ul><li>Support change control KPI reporting with project reporting</li></ul><ul><li>Create and maintain project schedules</li></ul><ul><li>Assist in tracking and communication of project risks</li></ul><ul><li>Support continuous improvement opportunities and ongoing process improvements within the sustaining engineering project team.</li></ul> What You'll Bring<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree, strongly preferred in engineering/technical field</li><li>1+ years of project management experience managing projects of various sizes</li><li>Demonstrated ability to communicate and negotiate with a diverse group of cross-functional stakeholders including engineering, sourcing, operations, quality, regulatory, Marketing, etc. </li><li>Strong communication (verbal, written, and presentation) skills</li><li>Ability to travel to customers, suppliers, or other Baxter sites as needed to support project planning and execution. </li><li>Ability to adapt quickly to changing project priorities and deadlines</li><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Effective time management skills to ensure timely execution of projects</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience with Microsoft Project and Monte Carlo simulation</li><li>Experience with Agile Product Lifecycle Management from Oracle</li><li>Project Management Professional (PMP certification)</li></ul>Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change. 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 $88,000 to $121,000 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-OM1US 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. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: <a href="https://www.baxter.com/careers/benefits" target="_blank">Benefits | Baxter</a>Equal Employment OpportunityBaxter 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.<a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf" target="_blank">Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal</a>Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. 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