R&D Project Manager

Position Title: R&D Project Manager

Work Location: Santa Clara, CA 95054

Assignment Duration: 12 months

Schedule: 8 AM to 5 PM

Position Summary: This position manages programs of small to medium scope, or a significant subsection of a large program. As an R&D Project Manager, you will be expected to lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategies for new product development and successful commercialization.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead cross-functional teams through project planning exercises to develop detailed schedules and integrated project plans.

* Utilize project scheduling software to plan and track tasks using tools such as MS Project and Smartsheet. Work with appropriate staff to understand tasks necessary to complete project.

* Communicate with all levels of the organization to represent the objectives, risks, and needs for the program.

* Lead activities across numerous functions to meet the objectives of a given program including scope and schedule.

* Establish and maintain the program and product Design History File in partnership with the Program Director and fellow core team members.

* Directs project execution by assigning tasks, tracking project schedules, identifying risks, and developing and executing contingency plans.

* Develops plans with core members to eliminate and/or mitigate risk. If risks cannot be mitigated within the core team, determines appropriate means to communicate and elevate issues to appropriate individuals within the organization.

* In partnership with the Director, identifies opportunities for improving overall performance of the program.

* Works closely with functional core team leaders and mentor when necessary.

* Assures project quality by using standard development methodologies and by working with quality engineering team to develop and execute project quality plans.

* Resolve project issues by working with team members, project customers, and others as appropriate.

* Establishes priorities of individual or project assignments. Selects methods and techniques to lead a project to completion.

* Maintain a safe and professional work environment.

* Comply with worldwide medical device regulations including U.S. FDA, company policies and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Qualification & Experience: Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science equivalent

* 5+ years of experience required for progressively responsible experience in engineering or related technical discipline.

* Demonstrated expertise in Project Management tools and processes.

* Has successfully led several high complexity projects from beginning to end.

Preferred Qualifications:

* PMP (Project Management Professional) qualification preferred.

* Experience in Project Management tools such as MS Project or Smartsheet

* Requires strong leadership, influencing and negotiation skills.

* Experience with complex mechanical devices.

* Ideally the candidate has a general knowledge of regulations and standards related to medical devices (e.g. FDA, ISO, QSR design controls).

Additional notes:

Medical device background

Works with cross functional R &D Team

Good Communicator

Gain Trust of their team

Understand Phase Gate