Senior Project Manager - Medical Device Software Waltham, MA

Senior Project Manager, Medical Device Software Role Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in the medical device / regulated software development sector. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end planning and execution of multiple, complex projects. As the primary point of contact for our customers, you will ensure project success by expertly managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder relationships from kickoff to closure.

• Customer & Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary liaison with customers, managing expectations and fostering strong, collaborative partnerships. Establish and maintain clear communication channels across all project teams and stakeholders.

• Project Planning & Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans, resource schedules, and timelines in alignment with the Statement of Work (SOW). Define project milestones and drive the team to meet critical deadlines.

• Financial Oversight: Meticulously maintain and track project budgets, manage resource and revenue forecasting, and ensure financial health throughout the project lifecycle.

• Risk & Change Management: Proactively identify, document, and mitigate project risks and opportunities. Initiate, coordinate, and track all Change Orders to manage scope effectively.

• Agile & Team Leadership: Lead Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups and sprint reviews. Coordinate essential design, architecture, and code reviews, as well as unit and functional testing cycles.

• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain detailed project documentation, including status reports, issue logs, and project health metrics. Oversee the timely review and approval of project timesheets and complete all project closure activities.

• Process Improvement: Contribute to the standardization and continuous improvement of our project delivery processes. Assist the pre-sales capture team with project estimation and scoping as needed.

• Collaborate with Sales: Collaborate with the sales team to help grow existing accounts.

• 8+ years of progressive experience in project management within a software development environment.

• 3-5 years of direct experience managing software projects in the medical device field or a similar regulated industry.

• Demonstrated experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

• Proficiency with project management and development tools such as Jira, Git Hub, and Trello.

• A proven track record of managing project financials, including budget, forecasting, and resource planning.

• Expertise in Agile methodologies and best practices.

• Exceptional Communication: Superior listening skills and the ability to articulate complex technical and logistical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.

• Strategic Problem-Solver: A natural curiosity and the ability to ask probing questions to identify the root cause of issues and devise effective solutions.

• Adaptability: The flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing technologies and requirements.