Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Job Description

This Sr. Project Manager role leads complex project initiatives within the medical device sector, with a primary focus on new product development from concept through commercialization. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage full product life cycles, and ensure that project timelines, budgets, and resources align with customer requirements and regulatory standards. The position requires a strategic, hands-on leader who can drive project execution, maintain strong quality and compliance practices, and support business growth in a dynamic, highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

+ Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to drive medical device product development projects from early concept through commercialization.

+ Develop comprehensive project plans that include detailed timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.

+ Oversee and manage the entire product lifecycle, ensuring smooth transitions between development phases and alignment with business objectives.

+ Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, providing clear and regular project updates while managing expectations.

+ Ensure all projects comply with applicable regulatory requirements and internal quality system processes.

+ Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among engineering, quality, regulatory, and other functional teams to enhance project performance.

+ Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to minimize impacts on timelines, budgets, and deliverables.

+ Conduct formal project reviews, capture lessons learned, and implement improvements to drive continuous enhancement of project management practices.

+ Support business development efforts by assessing project feasibility and evaluating potential impacts on timelines, profitability, and resource needs.

+ Collaborate with product development engineering teams, including catheter and other device-focused projects, to ensure technical requirements and customer specifications are met.

+ Develop and maintain risk management plans and project documentation in alignment with quality and regulatory expectations.

+ Cultivate strong customer relationships by understanding their needs, providing transparent updates, and ensuring delivery of high-quality products.

+ Mentor and guide junior project managers in project management best practices, tools, and processes.

+ Contribute to sustainable design initiatives and engineering management activities to support long-term product and portfolio success.

+ Support and help drive 510(k) projects by organizing remaining work, resolving issues, and ensuring successful completion and submission.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

+ A minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, particularly within the medical device or highly regulated environment.

+ Demonstrated experience leading and managing the entire product lifecycle from concept through commercialization.

+ Proven track record managing complex projects with successful outcomes in terms of scope, schedule, cost, and quality.

+ Strong work history in product development processes, including engineering and new product development in medical devices, such as catheter-related projects.

+ Experience developing and executing detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

+ Proficiency in risk management planning, including identification, assessment, and mitigation of project risks.

+ Experience working within and supporting robust quality systems management in a regulated industry.

+ Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and coordinate cross-functional teams without direct authority.

+ Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

+ Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high attention to detail and organization.

+ Familiarity with FDA regulations and exposure to the 510(k) process.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented mindset.

+ PMP certification or equivalent project management credential (highly preferred).

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

+ Experience in sustainable design and engineering management within a medical device or similarly regulated environment.

+ Work history in customer relations, including managing expectations and maintaining long-term partnerships.

+ Experience supporting or leading 510(k) submissions or similar regulatory pathways is a plus.

+ Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach junior project managers and team members.

+ Comfort working in a contract development and manufacturing environment with multiple concurrent projects.

+ PMP certification is highly preferred and will be considered a strong differentiator.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based…