NPD Program Manager (R&D) MedTech

Immediate need for a talented NPD Program Manager (R&D) MedTech. This is a 12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Irvine, CA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID:26-32718
Pay Range: $65 - $70/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
Key Responsibilities:

• Manages one or more large scale to enterprise-wide projects within program, assuring strict adherence to APM’s Quality Systems and Change Control Process
• Facilitates the creation and approval of business cases within the program, and coordinates the sharing and prioritization of resources among projects
• Develops a detailed plan for the program and manages program change accordingly
• Executes program plans (quality, risk, communication, staffing, etc.) and communicate program status and data to maintain accurate and current program information for the use of stakeholders
• Leads core team meetings and other necessary meetings to drive best in class program execution; Continually improves quality and effectiveness of how meetings are run, decisions are made, and how work gets done
• Serves as a project and program management subject matter expert, including guiding and mentoring peers
• Demonstrates high emotional intelligence; builds trust, rapport and respect with project team members and stakeholders; Engages in honest and transparent conversations
• Creates a culture where teams can act with a high sense of urgency and accountability to meeting/exceeding individual and project goals
• Understands complex problems and drives the team to effective resolution
• Displays perseverance and continues appropriate forward momentum by keeping core team engaged, even when faced with crisis, and/or changes
• Demonstrates strong ability to influence downward, horizontally, and upward.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• A minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience managing New Product Developments projects and/or programs of increasing complexity -- Required
• Demonstrated track record of successfully managing and leading projects in the medical device industry that incorporate a mix of Software, Firmware, and Hardware and Disposable components – Required
• Proficient understanding of Medical Device Regulations and Product Development Process – Required
• Demonstrated track record of leading within complex organizations requiring strong influence management skills
• Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite and related project management systems
• Ability to see the “big picture” and determine course of action from an overall “best for the business” perspective
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to work cooperatively at all levels in matrix environment to build and maintain the positive relationships required to accomplish organizational goals.
• Effective decision-making skills -- ability to negotiate and balance decisions and priorities across needs of several functional departments. Makes timely decisions in the face of risk and uncertainty.
• Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodology and related project management software: Jira, Microsoft DevOps, etc.
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to lead meetings with external representatives
• Adhere to all EHS rules and requirements and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control.
• Bachelor's Degree in (Mechanical, Biomedical, Systems, Electrical) Engineering or related field – Required
• Master's Degree or equivalent – Preferred
• PMP Certification - Plus
• Manager Note: Active PMP certification preferred. At least 6 years of Manager, NPD Program Management.
• Experience in a Regulated Industry Med Device preferred.
• R&D Experience be able to site examples of taking a project from Concept to Commercialization.

Our client is a leading Medical devices Manufacturing Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
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