Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Job Title:

Project Manager

Location:

Covaris, Woburn, MA

Short description:
Covaris, a Perkin Elmer company, employs a Project Manager to lead complex hardware/software development projects in the life sciences industry. The role focuses on project planning, execution, risk management, budget oversight, stakeholder communication, and cross‑functional collaboration.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans outlining scope, timeline, milestones, and resources.
• Execute projects according to plan, ensuring quality standards and deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders—including R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Marketing, and Sales—to align project goals.
• Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address issues to keep projects on track.
• Monitor budgets and expenditures, provide regular financial updates, and recommend cost optimizations.
• Communicate project progress, updates, and challenges to stakeholders; conduct regular status meetings.
• Create comprehensive weekly/monthly reports on project status for leadership.

All other job‑related duties as requested by the supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related scientific field with 5+ years post‑college experience, or Master’s degree with 5+ years experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a technical Project Manager leading integrated hardware/software (preferably instrument) development projects and managing cross‑functional teams.

• Familiarity with PMBOK; PMP certification preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO
  13485 and medical device development & certification (plus).
• Strong understanding of biochemical and mechanical engineering.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and resolve conflicts.
• Skill in translating customer needs into clear project scope and technical requirements.
• Experience creating work breakdown structures, project schedules, budgets, and resource planning.
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically.
• Understanding of electro‑mechanical device development.
• Familiarity with Scrum, Kanban, A3, Fishbone, Six‑Step, PERT charts, Monte‑Carlo simulation, FMEA, DOE, DFM.
• Six Sigma certification (plus).

Annual base salary range: $105,000 to $150,000, plus up to 10% bonus.

Covaris will modify job requirements to accommodate qualified individuals in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Perkin Elmer is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.