Job Description
Summary
They will build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, support a high-performance culture, and, at Senior level, provide mentorship and guidance to other project managers. Collectively, these roles are accountable for delivering high-quality, market-aligned outcomes and driving continuous improvement across the product development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
• Lead cross-functional core teams through all phases of product development and commercialization.
• Develop integrated business and commercialization plans supporting global product launch strategies.
• Plan, schedule, and manage project activities to meet objectives and compliance requirements.
• Track and manage project budgets, schedules, and ROI targets.
• Build strong partnerships with functional leaders and key stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and results.
• Provide strategic guidance, structured thinking, and clear delegation to project teams.
• Mentor and coach project managers, core team leaders, and team members.
• Drive process adherence, best‑practice project management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate effective decision making using sound judgment and scenario evaluation.
• Provide input to annual planning regarding resource needs for development initiatives.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Communicate effectively via email, phone, and virtual platforms.
- Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- High-level decision-making and resource allocation.
Education & Work Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree with 8-12 years of related experience
Education & Work Preferences
• Technical Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8–10 years of experience managing complex product development projects, preferably in medical devices.
• Minimum 5 years leading projects or cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with product development, commercialization, and enterprise‑level process initiatives.
• Knowledge of regulatory environments, including 21 CFR, QSR 830, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971.
• Master’s degree (e.g., MS, MBA, Engineering) preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience in risk management, quality systems, and enterprise‑wide process improvement.
• Experience in matrixed environments with multiple stakeholder groups.
Competencies
- Be Agile - Innovates and adapts quickly, approaching change with curiosity while persisting through obstacles.
- Be Customer Centric - Considers the needs, experiences and feedback of customers in all we do.
- Be People-Focused - Builds trust and collaborates with an inclusive and empathetic approach.
- Be Performance Driven - Operates with an ownership mindset, driving meaningful outcomes.
- Live The Schneiders’ Legacy, Our Noble Purpose - Passionately serves Our Mission and Vision, while demonstrating the Immutable Principles.