The Certifications Project Manager will be responsible for managing leading-edge multi-year projects related to regulatory certification of Smiths products, including efforts associated with HW and/or SW developments, testing and deployment support, and management of Technology-driven deliverables and milestones.  The project manager is expected to develop and maintain key relationships with regulatory agencies’ contacts on Smiths.  The project manager’s activities will include planning and managing the schedule, budget and cross-functional deliverables. The project manager works directly with several Technology functions, including Science & Technology Imaging & Algorithms, Program Management Organization (PMO), Product Management, and Engineering Services to communicate the regulatory requirements, develop project plans and drive the project on schedule and budget. This Project Manager must have the ability to prioritize tasks, communicate project status up and down and influence the team in a matrix driven organization.Essential functions—essential functions, including how an individual is to perform them and the frequency with which the tasks are performed; the tasks must be part of the job function and truly necessary or required to perform the job. Job duties to include but are not limited to;Acts as team lead on collaborations with Product Management, Engineering, Services, Manufacturing, Sales and Contracts to communicate internal and external project requirements.Interact with Cross Functional Leads to understand product capabilities and potential risks or challenges of request and coordinate responses between organizations.Thoroughly understand, adapt, and implement certification projects to the PLP Stage Gate Development framework to ensure projects are run compliantly and all project/contract deliverables are met.Identify and manage project risks, escalate any to management which may result in failure to meet project objectives or timelines, and communicate mitigations plans required for corrective action.Prioritize team efforts and identify project timeline to meet customer needs.Lead and influence cross-functional teams to accomplish project goals, which could include regulatory agency stakeholders.Lead transition of project from testing, to certification and qualification, ultimate release to the fieldCommunicate status and priorities to the team, communicate plans to upper managementExplain complex certification requirements and processes to a broad audience, including local and global leadership.May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of staff as appropriate to the area of operationMay advise team on potential solutions, partnerships, and approaches in area(s) of expertiseAble to travel in the field to support certification and qualifications activities.Must comply with and ensure department compliance with Company health, safety and environmental policies.Must comply with all applicable U.S. export and security regulations.Other duties may be assigned