Project Manager - Medical Devices
Fenton, MO
Full Time
Experienced
The Project Manager will lead key strategic new product development initiatives from concept through commercialization, ensuring seamless cross-functional coordination between key internal departments. This position will require strong project management experience in design and development projects within an FDA regulated industry, as well as strong knowledge of design control processes and supply chain concepts. This role will establish and maintain project management infrastructure that drives accountability, transparency, and on-time delivery across the company's portfolio of new product development projects.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Skills:
Responsibilities:
- Manage the complete lifecycle of major new product development projects from concept through market launch
- Create detailed project plans including scope, timelines, and resource allocation
- Lead project meetings and coordinate with stakeholders across marketing, operations, R&D, regulatory, and sales
- Track project performance and provide regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders
- Maintain project portfolio visibility through dashboards and reporting mechanisms
- Identify and mitigate project risks while managing plan deviations and conducting impact analysis
- Develop standardized PM templates, governance structures, and best practices tailored to marketing needs
- Establish a scalable PMO with lightweight tools and processes that product managers can utilize for smaller initiatives
- Coordinate resource planning and change management across functional teams
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree required (Engineering, Science, Management or related discipline), Masters/MBA degree preferred
- At least 5 years’ working experience with 2+ years’ experience in Project Management
- Medical device or regulated industry experience strongly preferred
- PMP certification or equivalent preferred
- Proficient knowledge of Project Management methodologies, tools, and best-known practice
- Proven ability to manage product development or marketing projects
Skills:
- Experience with SmartSheet preferred; proficiency in project management software required
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices
- Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities
- Influential leadership style with strong matrix management capabilities
- Strategic thinking with ability to articulate vision and secure stakeholder buy-in
- Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
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