Manages subsidiary-based and global projects/programs within the scope of the new product development
Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and business plans, conferring with senior management and key stakeholders
Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications, calculates time requirements, identifying and sequencing project elements and discreet tasks
Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving risks or obstacles
Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, requesting and allocating resources as necessary
Ensure design history file facilitation for assigned projects, adhering to Arthrex design control procedures
Ensure project progresses within the boundaries of the approved scope
Manage the scope of the project and guarantee scope changes are properly documented and implemented
Identify opportunities for improvement within the Project Management Governance and Design Control Process to improve speed to market
Monitor resource capacity within the New Product Development groups and cross-functional resources and communicate constraints or needs to senior management
Help facilitate, with interdepartmental managers, the availability, assignment, and accountability of downstream resources and technology
Help facilitate project, program and portfolio status to management and key stakeholders with applicable metrics and project constraints

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
BioMedical, Electrical, or Mechanical preferred
2 years relevant experience
Limited use and/or application of basic principles, theories, and concepts
Limited knowledge of industry practices and standards
Strong strategic thinker, excellent collaboration and communication skills, careful attention to detail
Ability to balance business and technical risks while remaining compliant with internal systems
Awareness of full life cycle development of medical devices
Working knowledge of medical device regulations and associated quality systems
Manufacturing process knowledge preferred
Awareness orthopedic surgery principles, theories, and products preferred
Knowledgeable of FDA and ISO guidelines for the development of medical devices preferred
Strong communication skills and accountability to project deliverable timing and budgets required
Ability to confidently lead complex, cross functional teams independently
Demonstrable bias for action
Strong desire and proven ability to learn quickly
Continuously seeking ways to improve complex systems of people and process, while eliminating waste

Project Manager – Engineering, Vet Systems

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