Enterprise PLC Project Manager

Agilent Technologies

. Lead enterprise PLC and PLC-related projects from initiation through implementation, ensuring clear scope, milestones, deliverables, risks, decisions, and success measures .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $107,440 - $167,875 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading NPI/NPD projects with a focus on project planning, risk management, and cross-functional execution. Proficient in change management practices, stakeholder engagement, and effective communication across diverse teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

NPI/NPD Project LeadershipChange ManagementProject Management FundamentalsStakeholder EngagementProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM)

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningRisk ManagementSchedule ManagementDependency ManagementGovernanceExecutive Status ReportingPhase-Gate ReadinessProcess ImprovementData-Driven RecommendationsCross-Functional Execution

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaborationTraining Coordination

Tools & Technologies

PLM SystemsTemplatesAction TrackersRAID LogsStatus Reporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)AgileLean Six SigmaProsci

Industry Keywords

Product Development ProcessesStage-Gate GovernanceEnterprise Capability DeploymentGlobal Business TransformationProcess Harmonization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead enterprise PLC and PLC-related projects from initiation through implementation, ensuring clear scope, milestones, deliverables, risks, decisions, and success measures
Drive cross-functional planning and execution for projects impacting product development processes, phase-gate governance, templates, tools, metrics, training, and business readiness
Support NPI/NPD project excellence by strengthening project plans, stage-gate preparation, functional review readiness, risk management, and decision-quality documentation
Lead change management activities including stakeholder mapping, impact assessment, communications planning, readiness tracking, training coordination, feedback loops, and adoption reinforcement
Establish and maintain integrated project plans, RAID logs, action trackers, governance routines, status reporting, and executive-ready updates
Identify process improvement opportunities and translate lessons learned into sustainable standards, playbooks, templates, and operating rhythms
Escalate issues and decisions appropriately, bringing data-driven recommendations and clear options to leadership forums
Partner with business, product development, quality, regulatory, operations, IT, and change management stakeholders across Agilent

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, operations, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
Direct experience leading NPI/NPD projects, including project planning, phase-gate readiness, risk management, and cross-functional execution
Experience leading change management projects, including stakeholder engagement, communication planning, training/readiness coordination, and adoption tracking
Strong project management fundamentals, including schedule management, dependency management, risk/issue management, governance, and executive status reporting
Ability to influence without direct authority and work effectively across functions, divisions, regions, and leadership levels
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create clear, concise materials for project teams and senior leaders
Typically, at least 4+ years relevant experience for entry into this level
Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, product lifecycle processes, stage-gate governance, or enterprise product development operating models
Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile, Lean Six Sigma, Prosci, or other relevant project/change management certification
Experience supporting global business transformation, process harmonization, or enterprise capability deployment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility for bonus
Stock
Benefits
Option to work remotely