The Technical Project Manager is responsible for handling small-scale procurement projects or subprojects, ensuring alignment with project objectives, specifications, timelines, and resource requirements, working under general supervision. The role takes care of the savings funnel by tracking cost-saving initiatives and identifying opportunities for cost reduction and process optimization. The role participates in phase-in and phase-out planning for new product introductions and lifecycle management activities. The role executes comprehensive project management plans, resolves issues, and ensures adherence to procurement standards. **Responsibilities** + Lead end-to-end project planning and execution, including scope, schedule, cost, resources, and risk management. + Define, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project progress and drive continuous improvement. + Develop detailed project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and resource allocation. + Manage project changes using established change control and verification processes. + Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies. + Ensure high-quality project delivery through structured quality assurance practices. + Maintain comprehensive project documentation and prepare reports, proposals, and presentations for stakeholders. + Communicate best practices, lessons learned, and success stories to promote a culture of continuous improvement. + Conduct on-site supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements. + Establish and oversee incoming inspection procedures to verify material and component quality. + Participate in design reviews, supplier meetings, and cross-functional project teams to ensure quality requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle. + Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve processes, eliminate waste, and enhance operational performance. + Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and customer specifications. **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. + PMP certification preferred. + Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall). + 8–10 years of experience in manufacturing or operations, with a strong focus on project management, process improvement, and Lean implementation. + Proven expertise in Lean principles, Kaizen methodologies, and Gemba practices. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical, data-driven solutions. + Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels. + Results-driven mindset with demonstrated impact on quality, productivity, and cost optimization. + Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent is a plus. + Willingness to travel and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. **How we work together** We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations. This role is an office-based role. **About Philips** We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others. * Learn more about our business. * Discover our rich and exciting history. * Learn more about our purpose. If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here. \#ES&O