Senior Analyst, Project ManagementImmediate need for a talented Senior Analyst, Project Management. This is a 12 months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Irvine, CA (onsite).Pay Range: $55 - $58/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).Key Responsibilities:Manages one or more medium to large scale projects within a program, assuring strict adherence to BD APM's Quality Systems and Design Control Process.Executes project plans (quality, risk, communication, staffing, etc.) and communicates project status and data to maintain accurate and current project information for the use of stakeholders.Leads core team meetings and other necessary meetings to drive best in class project execution; Continually improves quality and effectiveness of how meetings are run, decisions are made, and how work gets completed.Demonstrates high emotional intelligence; builds trust, rapport and respect with project team members and stakeholders; Engages in honest and transparent conversations.Creates a culture where teams can act with a high sense of urgency and accountability to meeting / exceeding project goals.Understands complex problems and drives the team to effective resolution.Displays perseverance and continues appropriate forward momentum by keeping core team engaged, even when faced with obstacles and/or changes.Demonstrates strong ability to influence peers, staff, and leaders.Key Requirements and Technology Experience:Key skills; Medical Product Development –Assembly ManufacturingProgram/Project Management (Microsoft Project)Bachelor's degree required, Engineering or related field preferred (Mechanical, Biomedical, Systems, Electrical Engineering, etc.).PMP Certification – a plus.3-4 years of hands-on experience managing New Product Developments projects and/or complex projects - Required.Demonstrated track record of successfully managing and leading projects.Solid understanding of Medical Device Development, Regulations and Product Lifecycle process – Required.Demonstrated track record of leading within complex organizations requiring strong influence management skills.Ability to see the "big picture" and determine the best course of action based on knowledge, experience, and strategy.Strong analytical skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to work cooperatively at all levels in a matrix environment to build and maintain the positive relationships required to accomplish organizational goals.Effective decision-making skills -- ability to negotiate and balance decisions and priorities across needs of several functional departments.Defines Strategy and makes timely decisions in the face of risk and uncertainty.Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite and related project management systems.Spanish speaking a plus.