Company Description

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to use your skills in a successful and growing company? If you have the desire to work in an energetic, collaborative environment and you are looking for long-term growth then check out this opportunity at Bausch+Stroebel Machine Company, Inc.

Bausch+Ströbel is a trusted and experienced supplier to the pharmaceutical industry specializing in filling and packaging systems.

B+S filling and packaging lines are used worldwide to fill syringes, vials, cartridges, and ampoules with high-grade liquid and powder pharmaceutical products. Applications range from cleaning and sterilization to labeling and syringe assembly. In addition to designing and building systems tailored to customer specifications, Bausch+Ströbel provides a wide range of specialized services aimed at ensuring system reliability and productivity.

Our goal: Providing the best technical and economical answers to the challenges presented by the world market.

With this clear goal in mind, we are designing and manufacturing packaging equipment for the pharmaceutical and allied industries. From modest beginnings more than 50 years ago - with a staff of only four - Bausch+Ströbel has developed into an international enterprise. It is now one of the leading manufacturers in pharmaceutical packaging equipment.

We are striving to create optimal solutions for our customers. To achieve this aim, we are continually making innovations to improve products and processes.

Job Description

The Project Manager, Strategic Projects supports the Senior Director, Machine Manufacturing, North America, in leading and executing cross-functional initiatives that drive operational excellence and strategic alignment at the U.S. headquarters of a global pharmaceutical machinery company. The role is pivotal in coordinating key internal efforts, ensuring smooth project transitions, improving core business processes, and strengthening collaboration with the German headquarters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following:

Strategic Project Execution

Independently manage assigned strategic initiatives across departments (e.g., process improvements, internal rollouts).
Develop project plans, define milestones, coordinate resources, and ensure timely delivery.
Apply the company’s internal project governance framework (e.g., PEP, Quality Gates).
Report regularly to the Department Head on progress, risks, and milestones.

Operational Project Coordination

Oversee the transition from internal technical projects to external customer orders.
Liaise with Sales, Project Management, Assembly, Engineering and Logistics to ensure seamless order execution.
Identify process bottlenecks and suggest practical, scalable improvements.
Monitor and support the implementation of process standards.

Cross-Site Interface & Communication

Serve as a liaison between the U.S. subsidiary and the German headquarters to enhance alignment and information flow.
Support internal communication of project priorities, decisions, and changes.
Assist in building visibility for U.S.-based initiatives within the global organization.

Support to Leadership

Operate as the right hand to the Department Head on critical business topics.
Prepare structured documentation, briefing materials, and presentations for internal stakeholders.
Contribute to strategic assessments and implementation roadmaps.
Promote Quality in all aspects

Qualifications

Education and/or experience:

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, business administration, or related field.
3+ years of experience in project management or cross-functional coordination, ideally in manufacturing or industrial environments.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven organizational and time/project management skills
Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, matrixed organization.
Outstanding attention to detail
Negotiating skills
Proficient in the use of office equipment
Excellent computer skills and have an aptitude to learn new computer applications.
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); project management software is a plus.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
German is not required but a plus, due to the cross collaboration with the German headquarters
Ability to write routine correspondence and emails.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Business acumen, sound judgment, superior work ethic, and a tactful work style to competently handle all tasks
Ability to work with minimal supervision in an organized manner
Experience as a pro-active team player, flexible, dependable, and professional attitude
Discretion in confidential matters, tactfulness, trustworthiness, dependability, resourcefulness, and decisiveness with good judgment
Willingness to help others while able to complete own tasks efficiently and on time

Additional Information

BENEFITS: We offer medical and dental plans (the company pays 83% of the premium for employees and eligible dependents); company-sponsored health reimbursement accounts (HRA); Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and/or dependent care, company-paid short-term and long-term disability plans, company-paid life insurance and AD&D plan; voluntary vision plan; voluntary pet insurance; voluntary identity theft protection plans; voluntary life, and dependent life plans at discounted group rates; a 401k retirement plan with a 4% company match, company paid holidays and generous a PTO plan.

Should you meet the above requirements and qualifications and feel like this position seems like a perfect fit for you, please submit your resume along with a cover letter including your salary expectations.

Bausch+Stroebel’s US Headquarters is located in Branford, CT

https://us.bausch-stroebel.com/

Bausch+Stroebel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bausch+Stroebel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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