Seeking a Scrum Certified project manager, preferably with experience supporting medical device R&D projects, that is able to plan, direct and coordinate activities with a cross functional engineering team.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop a high-level integrated milestone plan for the development of a cardiovascular medical device through the product development process according to Edwards quality system requirements
- Utilize a modified Scrum framework to manage to translate the milestone plan into sprints.
- Act as Scrum Master and coordinate with the R&D leader/Product and the cross functional team to run sprints
- Run intensive planning sessions to build the product back log for each phase
- Work with the team and the R&D Leader/Product Owner to drive Sprint Planning, run stand- meetings, hold Sprint Reviews, and track metrics.
- Establish, maintain, and influence program stakeholder relationships, expectations, and communications, both internal and external to the organization.
- Meet Design Control requirements according to the Edwards Quality System
- Coordinate and manage preparations for technical reviews, design control phase gate reviews.
- Create and manage the Design History Files within the document system.
Skills
- Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
- Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
- Expertise in usage of MS Office Suite and related project management systems (such as MS Project desktop, MS Project Online, MS Planner)
- Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
- Experience in facilitating change, including collaboration with management and executive stakeholders
- Experience within a regulated environment (preferably medical device)
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong leadership skills and ability to influence change
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in an engineering or science related field
- PMI or PMP certification preferred. Scrum certification required.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience managing large to midsize projects and/or programs of increasing complexity required