LEAD3R is looking to speak with Senior Project Managerswho have a medical device backgroundto join our global life sciences client in Fort Lauderdale, FL. In this position, you will be responsible for managing major/complex projects and leading various disciplines in executing the required deliverables under a highly regulatory/GMP environment.
Main Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional development teams through the development process from concept to commercialization ensuring project timelines and budgets are maintained while meeting internal and external stakeholder needs.
Maintain project oversight over all disciplines. Ensure individual discipline leaders are aware of customers' overall objectives and their responsibilities to the specific project. Escalate any issues as appropriate to higher-level management.
Ability to interact with customers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional team leads from project initiation through the entire design and development process.
Forecast resources needed to reach objectives; assemble a Project Team with the appropriate range of skills and experience and make sure that all members have the prerequisites to optimally perform their tasks.
Prepare the budget based on the scope of work and resource requirements and track project costs to meet the budget.
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of the project.
Monitor project performance to identify areas for improvement and adjust as needed.
Perform project risk management to minimize project risks and escalate identified risks at an early stage.
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs and ensure that all parties are informed of the impacts of planned changes.
Organize and lead regular project team meetings to exchange current project status, discuss current issues and possible solutions, and agree on further actions.
Provide project updates on a regular basis to various stakeholders about deliverables, required adjustments, and overall progress.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar
8-10 years of project management experience
Experience working in a medical device environment is mandatory
Knowledge of new product development and manufacturing processes