Senior Project Manager

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the project management of new product development and other initiatives.  The PM is accountable for project planning and execution. They will guide core teams through project execution process in order to meet strategic objectives.  The PM ensures consistent and compliant practices throughout all phases of the project life cycle and across functional teams. The PM will use influence, leadership and professional project management concepts and frameworks in accordance with company objectives and tools to inspire teams to create compelling new products.

Principal Responsibilities

•    Responsible for planning and managing global product development initiatives for the Interventional business unit. 
•    Effectively lead and drive project teams in a collaborative environment, completing project deliverables per committed timelines and scope.
•    Monitor project budgets, directing the efficient use of resources to effectively complete projects.
•    Lead project-related activities of project team members, providing guidance on conformance to established design control procedures.
•    Lead, coordinate and facilitate weekly meetings, action items, and follow-up with subject matter experts on expected deliverables
•    Prepare project summary reports, develop project plans, identifies risk and communicates mitigation activities.
•    Prepare and deliver project status presentations to Management regularly
•    Partner with Marketing in business gating process for projects under their responsibility
•    Lead and/or participate in all phases of development starting with concept through post market surveillance
•    Negotiate and resolve conflicts and drive decisions among team / functional members to accomplish project and business goals. 
•    Define project resource requirements and negotiate with functional managers to obtain resources necessary to support assigned programs.
•    Cultivate a high performing work team culture among project core teams.
•    Adhere to all regulatory agency standards, company quality standards and corporate policies.
•    Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as business needs demand.

Education / Experience Requirements

•    BS in technical discipline (i.e. engineering, bio-science), advanced degree preferred
•    5 years of demonstrated experience in project management or project engineering working in a technical discipline, medical device and/or engineering preferred.
•    Minimum 2 years project experience in the medical device and/or FDA regulated industry
•    PMP certification is desirable
•    Proficiency with design control standards is required
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Project, Powerpoint 

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

•    Must have demonstrated project management and process improvement skills.
•    Effective customer relations, presentation, problem solving, and negotiation skills.
•    Strong influence management skills. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively at all levels in a matrix organization to build and maintain the positive relationships required to accomplish project goals
•    Technical aptitude and displayed ability to grasp general knowledge of multiple disciplines and technologies
•    Self-starter with strong proactive work ethic, well-organized and detail-oriented
•    Ability to support multiple projects and balance priorities, work independently or collaboratively to determine and develop solutions
•    Ability to produce and present clear, concise written communications and presentations
•    Proven ability to influence across functions, drive collaboration and lead change 

TRAVEL REQUIRED: 15 %

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The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $132,900 - 199,400 however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  The total compensation package for this position will also include benefits such as medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, participation in 401(k) savings plan, and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO, short- and long-term disability and parental leave, dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
 
If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.