Project Manager

Who we want  

• Detail-oriented process improvers. Critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimize work processes – finding ways to simplify, standardize and automate.  

• Strategic thinkers. People who enjoy analyzing data or trends for the purposes of planning, forecasting, advising, budgeting, reporting, or sales opportunities.  

• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions. 

• Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.  

• Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.  

Looking for a highly dynamic project manager who would be leading NPI R&D projects for Trauma and Extremities Division. The role needs planning and execution of multiple projects in coordination with cross functional teams and suppliers. The person should have experience with Medical device New Product Development projects. 
 
What you will do: 
•Consolidate the design inputs from relevant teams and applicable design guidelines. 

•Coordinate the design and development activities with manufacturing vendors. 

•Coordinate with cross functional teams about inputs/ review and DHF milestone closure. 

•Develop Design control documentations for Project Gate Reviews/ Milestones 

 •Lead the team in the development of the project charter and management plan. Direct, manage, monitor, and control project. Evaluate tradeoffs within project. 
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to develop, manage and own project scope. Create detailed Work Breakdown Structure. 
• Develop and manage the detailed project plans. Analyze critical path, major workstreams, and intersecting milestones. Own the project schedule 
• Develop a risk management plan for the project. Identify, analyze, and understand project risks; develop and monitor a risk response plan. 
• Estimate, acquire and assign cross functional project resources. Define the role, responsibility, and deliverables for each team member. Provide direct feedback to functional manager on performance reviews. 
• Develop a Stakeholder management plan for the project, based on the identification, analysis and understanding of Stakeholder expectations. 
• Develop and Execute the communications management plan for project team and the needs of key stakeholders 
• Additional role-specific technical areas of responsibilities may be added as deemed necessary by the local hiring manager. 
• Builds successful working relationships with internal and external personnel in various departments. Understands quality system(s). 
• High in emotional intelligence and stays calm under pressure. Adept in conflict resolution 
• Drives results in support of the business, even in the face of demanding timelines. Steps up to take on additional responsibility where appropriate 
• Adept at team management: selects the right people to the right tasks all while maintain team morale and recognizing contributions. 
• Can influence without direct authority in a way that makes others want to be on their team. 
• Incorporates end-user feedback to refine scope through the project lifecycle and can communicate changes, updates and decisions to key stakeholders 
• Can understand and communicate how goals fit into broader organizational goals, and prioritize tasks/schedule accordingly. 
• Keeps the customer at the heart of what we do 
• Exercises good judgment and can weigh benefits and risk in order to make solid decisions despite ambiguity 
• Growth mindset – ability to learn quickly and adapt to a changing environment. 
 
What You Need: 
Minimum Qualifications (Required): 
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and 7+ years of work experience 
 Preferred Qualifications (Strongly desired): 
• Prior Management experience  

• Experience with Medical Devices 

• Experience with non-sterile medical devices 

• Experience with New Product Development, Design Control as per ISO 13485 and FDA requirements 

Travel Percentage: 20%