Manager, Project Manager

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Job Function:
Project/Program Management Group
Job Sub Function:
Project/Program Management
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Palm Beach Gardens, FL;
Raritan, NJ;
Raynham, MA;
Warsaw, IN;
West Chester, PA.

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, Project Manager, located in Raynham, MA, West Chester, PA, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Warsaw, IN, or Raritan, NJ.

This role is responsible for leading and delivering complex real‑estate, facilities, and infrastructure projects that support DePuy Synthes’ business operations. The Manager, Project Manager plays a critical role in ensuring projects are executed on time, within budget, and in compliance with corporate, regulatory, and safety standards. This position partners closely with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and cross‑functional teams to translate business needs into well‑planned, high‑quality project outcomes.

• Lead end‑to‑end project management for real‑estate, facilities, and corporate operations initiatives, from concept through close‑out.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans.
• Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders, including E&PS, Finance, Procurement, EH&S, IT, and business leaders, to ensure alignment and timely decision‑making.
• Manage external consultants, contractors, and service providers to ensure performance, quality, and contractual compliance.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable regulations, building codes, safety standards, and company policies.
• Track project performance, report status to leadership, and proactively address issues and changes.
• Support continuous improvement by applying project management best practices, lessons learned, and standard processes.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, or a related field (required). Master’s degree or MBA (preferred).

Experience and

Skills Required:

Minimum of 6–8 years of progressive project management experience supporting facilities, real‑estate, or corporate operations projects. Demonstrated experience managing multiple, complex projects simultaneously. Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management. Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence without direct authority. Experience working with external vendors, contractors, and professional service firms.

Preferred:
Experience with in a regulated environment such as healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences; familiarity with corporate real‑estate, facilities management, or capital project delivery; experience supporting global or multi‑site project portfolios; formal project management training or certification (e.g., PMP); strong financial acumen, including capital planning and cost control; strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.

Language:
English proficiency required.
Travel:
Limited; up to 20%, primarily domestic.

Certifications:

PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

Anticipated base pay range:
–   USD annually.

Additional benefits include:

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in Colorado – 48 hours; for employees who reside in Washington – 56 hours
• Holiday pay, including floating holidays – 13 days per calendar year
• Work, personal and family time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member…