Senior Project Manager - NPD

Senior Project Manager - NPD

• Reference Number: 399436
• Published Date: 05/29/2026
• Job Type: Temporary
• Industry: Architecture and Engineering
• Hours:
  
  Full Time

Our client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to immediately step in and lead critical, high-priority work streams within a new product development program focused on Active Implantable medical devices
. This role will take ownership of complex, cross‑functional initiatives—primarily within software, firmware, and cybersecurity
—supporting a product currently in the FDA submission and remediation phase
. The ideal candidate is a highly experienced PM who thrives in regulated environments and can drive execution, accountability, and progress across multidisciplinary teams.

• Lead high‑visibility work streams within an active implantable product program
• Own project execution for software, firmware, and cybersecurity‑related activities
• Drive progress on FDA deficiency remediation and amendment submissions
• Manage activities spanning verification, validation, and testing phases

• Own and maintain detailed project plans using Microsoft Project
• Facilitate standups, core team meetings, and status reviews
• Define tasks, assign ownership, and track deliverables to completion
• Manage timelines, risks, dependencies, and critical path activities
• Ensure alignment across cross‑functional stakeholders

• Lead coordination between R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Engineering teams
• Partner closely with external cybersecurity consultants
  , driving deliverables and accountability
• Support requirements development and documentation flow through internal systems
• Drive quality and risk management activities related to software/firmware updates

• Act as the core team lead
  , overseeing project execution
• Provide structure, direction, and prioritization across multiple work streams
• Ensure strong communication and alignment across all stakeholders

• 7–10+ years of direct experience as a Project or Program Manager
• Proven experience managing projects in a regulated industry (medical device highly preferred)
• Background in R&D / New Product Development (NPD) environments
• Strong experience leading complex, cross‑functional projects with multiple stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project and structured project planning

• Experience with Class III medical devices
• Exposure to Active Implantable medical devices
• Familiarity with FDA submission processes
  , including deficiency remediation
• Experience with cybersecurity initiatives and standards within medical devices
• Demonstrated ability to manage software or firmware‑related work streams from a PM perspective
• Technical background in engineering, software, firmware, or IT (not required)
• Strong knowledge of Waterfall project management methodologies
• Exposure to Agile methodologies (nice to have; environment currently Waterfall)

• Primarily onsite role with some flexibility for remote work
• Team operates on a collaborative, high‑accountability model
• Summer schedule: 9‑hour days Monday–Thursday, half‑day Fridays
• Will inherit an existing Microsoft Project baseline and take ownership immediately

• Opportunity to step into a high‑impact role supporting a critical product launch
• Potential for full‑time conversion based on performance and business need
• Eligible for performance‑based bonus potential if converted

This is a unique opportunity to lead mission‑critical work streams on an advanced medical device program at a pivotal stage. The selected candidate will play a key role in helping bring an innovative, regulated product to market while driving structure, execution, and results across a complex technical landscape.

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Accrued Sick Pay
• 401(k)

Pay: $60 – $82 per hour.

Location:

Minneapolis, MN (100% onsite). Duration: 6–9+ months, contract to potential hire.