We are currently searching for a dynamic Technical Project Manager to join our Device Engineering and Operations team in Madison, WI.
Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Technical Project Manager will be an engineering professional, responsible for leading technical projects through planning, scheduling, budget management, resource management for change control and stage gate projects in alignment with the department’s SOPs in a matrix of cross functional groups.Leads and delivers projects as a project management expert.Will be responsible for project planning and management along with all activities needed for product development projects in accordance with design controls. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving through collaboration with other technical team members.Ensures project results meet requirements regarding technical quality, reliability, schedule, and cost. Integrates with the project teams and facilitates discussions on technical and nontechnical problems throughout the life of the project.Oversees and coordinates work performed by outside contractors.Provides timely and accurate information and status updates to project stakeholders and management.Participates in budget development and evaluating how project plan changes impact cost, resource requirements and schedule. A minimum of 3 years’ experience and a proven track record in:o       Applying project management tools to manage Product Development Projects
o       Applying project management tools to manage Engineering Projects
o       Building, managing, and maintaining business partnerships.
o       Applying knowledge of ISO standards and FDA Design Control regulationsExperience in development of complex sophisticated software controlled electromechanical medical devices with verification & validation activities is a plus.Experience in outsourced medical device manufacturing, manufacturing technologies and process development is a plus.BS in engineering or technical field with 3+ years of product development (medical device engineering) and 3+ years of applicable project management experience in medical devices, healthcare, or pharma development environment.Possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences, while optimizing overall business goalsExcellent written and verbal communications skills with strong competency in MS Office tools and Project management applications.Certification in Process Excellence (Green Belt or Black Belt) or project management certification PMP is a plus.
