Project Manager, Engineering

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the project management of new product development initiatives through a methodical approach of planning, executing and controlling projects from start to finish.  The PM demonstrates project ownership and guides teams through project execution process while translating strategic objectives to an execution level.  The PM ensures consistent practices throughout all phases of the project life cycle and across functional teams.  Use professional project management concepts and frameworks in accordance with company objectives to solve complex problems in a creative and effective way.  

Principal Responsibilities

•    Responsible for planning and managing global product development initiatives for the Surgical business unit.  
•    Effectively lead and drive project teams in a collaborative environment, completing project deliverables per target timelines and requirements. 
•    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, identify risk, and communicate mitigation activities. 
•    Prepare and deliver project status presentations to Management regularly. 
•    Partner with Marketing in business gating process and presentations for projects under his/her responsibility. 
•    Lead and/or participate in all phases of development starting with concept through post market surveillance.
•    Negotiate and resolve any conflicts and drive decisions among team / functional members to accomplish project and business goals.
•    Strategically partner with cross-functional team members, including R&D, Marketing, Regulatory, Design Assurance, and Operations, to drive project execution and meet business unit objectives.  
•    Define project resource requirements and negotiate with functional managers to obtain resources necessary to support assigned programs. 
•    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)
•    5 years of demonstrated experience in project management or project engineering working in a technical discipline, medical device and/or engineering preferred. 
•    PMP certified is desirable; at a minimum, proficiency with design control standards is required.  
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Project, Powerpoint, Project Management tools – scheduling, budget, resource allocation.
 

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

•    Demonstrated customer relations, presentation, problem solving, and negotiation skills. 
•    Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
•    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 produce and present clear, concise written communications and presentations.
•    Proven ability to influence across functions, drive collaboration, and lead change.
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