Project Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Project Manager is responsible for guiding clients through the development, installation, and execution of comprehensive Operational and Business Excellence programs. This role leads the delivery of a continuous improvement and organizational change framework that enables clients to adopt a common language, processes, tools, and systems that drive sustainable transformation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)

• Lead, deploy, and strengthen client capabilities to establish holistic Business and Operational Excellence programs.
• Serve as a strategic partner to client leadership, contributing to organizational goals, transformation roadmaps, and long‑term strategy execution.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable operational goals and structured improvement initiatives.
• Support the definition and evolution of organizational structures, roles, and governance models that enable Operational Excellence and change adoption.
• Provide leadership in shaping, communicating, and reinforcing a strategic vision for Business Excellence across client organizations.
• Develop and manage transformation roadmaps in partnership with cross‑functional client teams, ensuring alignment, prioritization, and measurable outcomes.
• Coach leaders and teams on structured problem‑solving methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) and change management practices.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with program strategies, change impacts, and organizational readiness.
• Track and influence key success measures including team engagement, Operational Excellence maturity, Lean Six Sigma capability development, and measurable improvements in quality, cost, and delivery.
• Apply business excellence methodologies across diverse environments including operations, labs, engineering, administrative functions, and other business processes.
• Support organizational change management activities such as stakeholder engagement, communication planning, readiness assessments, and adoption tracking.
• Other duties as assigned. These job requirements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferred) in a related technical and/or business discipline or equivalent experience.

Technical Experience:

• Minimum of 9–15 years of demonstrated leadership in the medical device industry or a directly related field.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent, with extensive project experience applying LSS methodologies.
• Strong background in holistic operational excellence frameworks, continuous improvement systems, and associated tools/techniques.
• Experience leading organizational change initiatives, including communication, stakeholder management, and adoption planning.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comfortable guiding teams and leaders at all levels through operational excellence and organizational change.
• Dynamic and engaging facilitation and training skills.
• Strong coaching and mentoring capability, particularly in problem‑solving and change leadership.
• Ability to simplify and communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively.
• Self‑starter who works independently, maintains a positive attitude, and drives momentum. Knowledge of and compliance with applicable Quality System requirements.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to operate both independently and collaboratively.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise level, an indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office environment.

TOTAL REWARDS PROGRAM:

We define total rewards as compensation, benefits, remote work/flexibility, development, recognition, and our culture with programs that support each of our reward pillars. This includes a market competitive base salary and annual incentive plan, robust benefit offerings, and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities. Employees also enjoy our generous flexible paid time off program, company paid holidays, flexible working hours, and fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work “almost anywhere”. However, if a physical work location is more for you, we have office locations in Greater Boston; San Diego, CA; Boulder, CO; and India.

COMPENSATION:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $170,000 yearly in our lowest geographic market up to $180,000 yearly in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a position at Syner‑G. Currently, Syner‑G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

LEGAL STATEMENT:

Syner-G is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Syner-G is an E-Verify employer.