Requisition ID:5783

Job Title:PDP Analyst

Job Country:United States (US)

Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things:

• Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;
• Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation;
• Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.

At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future.

The Avanos COVID-19 Vaccine Policy: This Policy applies to U.S. customer-facing / field-based employees & Avanos leadership: All U.S. customer-facing / field-based employees hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of being fully vaccinated does not need to be disclosed until a job offer has been made but must be submitted within 48 hours after the acceptance of the job offer. If you have a qualifying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief or practice that precludes you from receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, you may apply for an exemption or deferral after you accept the job offer and before your scheduled start date. The reasonable accommodation provided to the employee, if any, will depend on the employee's job and the applicable facts, but it may include weekly COVID-19 testing and masking requirements. New hires who do not submit, before their scheduled start date, proof of being fully vaccinated or a request for a reasonable accommodation will have their job offer revoked.

Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter.We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. Avanos Medical is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AVNS. For more information, visit .

Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter.

Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Avanos is committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery.

Avanos develops, manufactures and markets its recognized brands in more than 90 countries.

The role

The PDP Analyst is a member of the R&D Project Management Office team that supports the design and development of innovative medical devices. The Product Development Process (PDP) Analyst supports the product development process (PDP) critical to accelerating growth for Avanos. This cross-functional role, reporting to the PDP Champion, primarily includes supporting R&D Program Managers or Project Leaders in the execution of their projects, facilitating Intensive Planning Sessions, and driving continuous improvement within the PDP processes and tools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively support program managers/project leaders with project management activities through all phases of the Product Development Process from ideation through commercialization.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate Intensive Planning Sessions and complete schedule creation, schedule optimization, and schedule report out/hand off.
• Own and manage project schedule(s), including regular schedule maintenance via updates from the cross-functional teams and escalation of impact to critical path.
• Provide technical support/research as applicable to the project/program.
• Assist in resolving issues identified by Project Leaders, Project Managers, and Functional Groups.
• Provide regular updates and project report outs.
• Supports the PDP Champion to identify, implement, and execute opportunities to improve product development processes and tools
• Providing consistent and ongoing training for the PDP and PDP tools throughout the organization.

Your qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong people and process management skills
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Ability to travel up to 25% at times, potentially some international

Preferences:

• Strong Microsoft Project experience
• Proven Product Development and/or Project Management Experience
• Previous experience in Cross-Functional roles
• Previous experience in R&D or related technical development teams
• Medical Device Experience a very strong plus

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

AVANOS is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Make your career count

Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary - our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits.

free onsite gym | onsite cafeteria | 401(k) + 6% match | immediate vesting | benefits on day 1 | uncapped sales commissions | HQ region voted 'best place to live' by USA Today

Join us at Avanos

Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world.

Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a current employee of Avanos, please .

Join us at Avanos
Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world.

Make your career count
Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees - through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary - our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits.

Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting.

free onsite gym | benefits on day 1 | HQ region voted 'best place to live' by USA Today