Sr. Project Lead,

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

Support cross-functional teams in the execution of new product development and sustaining engineering projects. Coordinate day-to-day project activities, working with appropriate peers and functions to track progress, support issue resolution, and ensure alignment with established project plans and processes. Contribute to ensuring project work progresses on schedule, within budget, and to the required level of product quality and regulatory compliance. Apply project management fundamentals, tools, and methodologies to support delivery of business objectives while continuing to develop project leadership capabilities within a regulated medical device environment.

Requirements

- Years of Experience: Typically requires 3–5 years of relevant professional experience, which may include project coordination, engineering, operations, or other technical roles supporting product development or sustaining activities. - Foundational exposure to project management practices such as scheduling, task coordination, risk tracking, and project documentation. - Working knowledge of Agile and/or traditional project management methodologies; experience participating as a team member on Scrum-based projects is preferred. - Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams within a regulated product development environment. - Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. - Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Agile (CSM/PSM) or Project Management certification, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or CAPM is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Foundational exposure to project management practices such as scheduling, task coordination, risk tracking, and project documentation. - Working knowledge of Agile and/or traditional project management methodologies; experience participating as a team member on Scrum-based projects is preferred. - Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. - Agile (CSM/PSM) or Project Management certification, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or CAPM is a plus but not required.

Skills

- Project management fundamentals, tools, and methodologies. - Collaboration with cross-functional teams. - Organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. - Technical background in a relevant field.

Benefits

- Medical and dental coverage starting on day one. - Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. - Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP). - 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. - Commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.

Pay

The estimated base salary for this position is $104,000 to $143,000 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.

Schedule

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.