Project Manager Level III; Fluent in Korean

Project Manager Level III (Fluent in Korean)

Elevaris Medical Devices is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that designs and produces precision medical device components for global OEMs and emerging technology companies.

About the role

The Project Manager will lead small-to-medium New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing-related projects that support strategic business objectives. This role focuses on executing projects such as product launches, capacity expansion, cost reduction, and operational improvement initiatives within a regulated medical device environment.

• Lead execution of small-to-medium NPI and manufacturing programs from concept through industrialization and steady‑state production.
• Support definition of project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria aligned with business priorities.
• Apply standard project management practices, including stage‑gate reviews, to ensure consistent execution.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams including Commercial, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Customers, and external partners.
• Facilitate team alignment, track action items, and ensure timely follow‑through on deliverables.
• Support collaboration across global teams and functions.

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans with guidance as needed.
• Track progress against milestones and identify potential delays or risks to the critical path.
• Monitor project costs and support variance tracking/reporting.

• Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate technical, operational, quality, and regulatory risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure adherence to applicable quality and regulatory requirements such as ISO 13485 and GMP.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering to support design transfer and production readiness activities.

• Contribute to projects focused on improving manufacturing capacity, efficiency and cost.
• Support the establishment or expansion of manufacturing operations, including greenfield and brownfield initiatives.

• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders, including status, risks, and key milestones.
• Support preparation of project dashboards and reports for leadership review.
• Escalate issues, risks, and scope changes to senior project leadership with recommended actions.
• Uphold and role‑model Elevaris’ core values of Integrity, Investment, Inclusion, and Ingenuity.
• Contribute to a collaborative, accountable, and results‑oriented team environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 2‑5 years of industry experience, including 1‑3 years of hands‑on project coordination or project management.
• Foundational understanding of New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing processes, including metal forming or precision manufacturing.
• Experience supporting cross‑functional teams on technical or operational projects.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Proficiency with project management tools and systems.
• Ability to travel internationally, up to 25%.
• Fluent in Korean.

• Master’s degree in engineering, operations, or business.
• Experience in private‑equity‑backed organizations, particularly during periods of transformation or rapid growth.
• Background in medical devices, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing, including: medical textiles, advanced engineered materials, ISO 13485 experience (strongly preferred).
• Certification in PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, or related disciplines.
• Experience establishing or scaling manufacturing operations, including greenfield and brownfield facilities.
• Exposure to digital manufacturing, automation, MES, or advanced analytics.

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