Senior Project Manager-Medical Devices

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for bringing innovative medical and drug delivery devices to life? At Gilero’s Durham office, we’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead design and development projects in cutting‑edge healthcare solutions. In this role, you’ll drive complex projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring they stay on track, on budget, and meet the highest quality standards.

Location: Durham, NC

• Organize project activities, lead the project team, prioritize and delegate tasks to team members in adherence with timelines and budget requirements.
• Lead multi‑year medical and drug delivery development projects consisting of electronic and disposable devices.
• Ensure project scope is maintained and manage out‑of‑scope requests.
• Forecast engineering resources for short/mid/long‑term project needs.
• Generate financial and project reports for internal and external communication.
• Liaise with the client for routine project updates and build relationships with clients.
• Support Business Development through project timeline and budget preparation for new opportunities and project extensions.
• Facilitate internal and external project meetings.
• Grasp technical details with the ability to assist the team in decision‑making.
• Manage ongoing project timelines and budgets.
• Maintain documents relating to the overall project—including project plans and user needs—and ensure deliverables are met and customers are satisfied.
• Coordinate vendor activities (suppliers, third‑party labs, manufacturers, etc.).
• Ensure team members comply with established QMS guidelines, procedures, and work instructions.
• Act as a project coach for more junior project managers, advise on projects, mentor junior team members and engineering interns.
• Support company‑wide project management objectives.
• Participate in interviews for the project management team as part of the recruiting process.

• BS in Engineering or a 4‑year technical degree.
• PMP Certification (preferred).
• Must be willing to work in the Durham office a minimum of 4 days a week.
• 8+ years of experience with 5+ years as a Project Manager in Medical Devices.
• Knowledge of medical device regulations (FDA/ISO).
• Strong project management skills and the ability to work independently or in teams.
• Strong writing skills and/or data analysis.
• Effective communication with customers and vendors in a technical capacity.
• Competent computer skills, including Excel and Word.

• Meets Gilero Core Values:
  Collaboration, Integrity, Innovation, Excellence.
• Comfortable and productive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• A self‑starter seeking a career opportunity with potential for internal advancement, seeking responsibility for core activities, and providing high‑quality service to internal and external clients.
• Commitment to excellence and quality service to external and internal customers.
• Commitment to established policies and procedures, while contributing to continuous improvements.

• Applicants must be permanently authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Gilero does not offer sponsorship for employment authorizations (work visas).
• We are an E‑Verify employer and confirm work authorization for all new hires.

You will enjoy an annual bonus plan, medical (3 BCBS plans to choose from), dental and vision, company‑provided life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) with a match the first month you start with a zero‑vesting period, and access to Linked In learning for personal and professional development.