Overview

Cytiva, one of Danaher's operating companies, is looking for a Principal Project Manager to coordinate and execute system-level and/or software projects within the Downstream R&D Hardware and Consumable portfolio. This role assumes full project life cycle ownership for one or several cross-functional projects ranging from technology development, new product development, program line extensions, cost out or product care, aiming to deliver and support solutions for the Bioprocess market.

The position is based in Uppsala and is an onsite role, reporting directly to the Portfolio Director for Downstream R&D.

Responsibilities

• •Own the full project lifecycle for one or more cross-functional R&D projects, from planning through execution and launch, ensuring delivery against scope, timeline, cost, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• •Lead project planning and execution in collaboration with hardware, consumables, software, systems, product management, and other key stakeholders.
• •Drive decision-making, risk management, issue resolution, and project governance to achieve business and customer objectives.
• •Monitor project performance, budgets, and KPIs, partnering with portfolio management to optimize resource allocation and delivery outcomes.
• •Leverage digital tools, data analytics, and AI-enabled ways of working to improve forecasting, collaboration, transparency, and project execution.
• •Champion continuous improvement through Danaher Business System (DBS) methodologies, acting as a project management subject matter expert and mentoring others when appropriate.
• •Coordinate system and/or software development in close collaboration with both the core team and sub-project managers across multiple functions including hardware, single-use, software, and system.
• •Act as a point of contact for extended project teams as well as product management and other global stakeholders.

Requirements

• •Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical discipline such as Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
• •Proven track record of successful technical or system project deliveries.
• •Experience working in a lean and agile development framework.
• •Extensive experience in technical or system product development environments.
• •Several years of relevant industrial experience, including roles such as project manager, program manager, or equivalent.
• •Fluency in both Swedish and English.

Nice to Have

• •Experience managing technical development projects in regulated industries such as biotechnology, biopharma, or medical devices.
• •Experience mentoring or coaching other project managers.
• •Exposure to or interest in applying AI and digital tools to improve project management practices and team effectiveness.

About Cytiva

Cytiva's work saves lives, and the company is united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health, serving customers who undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.