Sr Principal Systems Engineer – Project Management

Sr Principal Systems Engineer – Project Management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in technical project management, preferably in the software as a medical device industry.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycles and regulatory requirements for Medical products. Medical Device experience is preferred.
• Proven experience in managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure that all project deliverables are of the highest quality.
• Previous sustaining engineering and project management experience with demonstrated success leading multi-site activities.
• Strong product development/quality background having led the development or participated in product development project end to end, i.e. from concept to production launch.
• Strong communication skills, enthusiastic, must be dedicated, metric focused, understands incremental delivery and the value of metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, dependencies and budgets to ensure successful delivery of the products – with a focus on meeting the committed timelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to co-create project plans that are comprehensive and ensure that all stakeholders are aligned and accountable throughout the project.
• Integrate the technical project plan with the larger program plan working very closely with the program manager.
• Lead the technical execution of the project, working closely with the development team to ensure it is accountable for the committed timelines.
• Manage risks and issues, ensuring that they are identified, assessed, and mitigated or resolved in a timely and effective manner.
• Be a problem solver – go deep into issues, identify root causes, provide solutions and help unblock teams quickly.
• Ensure that all project deliverables are of the highest quality and meet all regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure that their needs are met and that the project is delivered on time and within budget.
• Ensure that all project deliverables are properly documented and archived, and that all knowledge and lessons learned are captured and shared with the team.
• Identify, analyze, and prioritize stakeholder needs and expectations.
• Develop and implement effective stakeholder management strategies to ensure that all stakeholders are aligned and informed throughout the project.
• Communicate project progress, issues, and risks to stakeholders, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and aligned throughout the project.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure that all stakeholders are satisfied with the project deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or other project management certification preferred.
• Experience with Agile project management methodologies.
• Experience with software development tools and technologies.
• Knowledge of medical device regulations and industry standards.