NPD Project/Program Manager

Responsiblities:

• Facilitate the creation and approval of business cases within the program and coordinate the sharing and prioritization of resources among projects.
• Manage one or more large-scale projects/programs, ensuring strict adherence to Clients Quality Systems and Change Control Process.
• Develop a detailed plan for the program and manage program changes accordingly.
• Implement program strategies related to quality assurance, risk management, communications, staffing, and other core areas. and communicate program status and data to maintain accurate and current program information for stakeholders.
• Facilitate core team meetings and other required meetings to support program execution; regularly assess and enhance meeting processes, decision-making, and workflows.
• Serve as a project and program management subject matter expert, including guiding and mentoring peers.
• Demonstrate high emotional intelligence; build trust, rapport, and respect with project team members and stakeholders; engage in honest and transparent conversations.
• Create a culture where teams can act with a high sense of urgency and accountability to meet/exceed individual and project goals

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of direct experience managing New Product Development projects and/or programs of increasing complexity.
• Experience in the medical device industry is highly preferred
• Demonstrates a record of successfully managing and leading projects in the medical device industry that incorporate a mix of Software, Firmware, and Thermoplastic Hardware and Disposable components.
• Proficient understanding of Medical Device Regulations and Product Development Process.
• Demonstrated record of leading within complex organizations require strong management skills.
• Proven expertise in the usage of MS Office Suite and related project management systems.
• PMP/Agile/Scrum Certification – Plus
• Ability to see the “big picture” and determine the course of action from an overall “best for the business” perspective