Our client, a Global Medical Device Manufacture has an immediate opening for a Project Manager (Quality Systems) for a 18 Month Contract to Hire opportunity. Our client offers results-driven people a place where they can make a difference - every day!  You will also have the opportunity to work with other like-minded, self-directed and detail-oriented Top Talents in an extremely collaborative and professional environment.  

Position Description (Principle Duties and Responsibilities)

• Lead the team in the development of the project charter and management plan. Direct, manage, monitor, and control project. 
• Evaluate tradeoffs within project. Meet with project stakeholders to understand and refine project scope; review with manager for approval. 
• Create detailed Work Breakdown Structure. 
• Develop and manage the detailed project Gantt chart. Analyze critical path and major workstreams. 
• Collaborate with supervisor and/or project PM to establish sub-project budget. Monitor and maintain costs within budget.
• Develop a risk management plan for the project. Identify, analyze and understand project risks, develop and monitor a risk response plan. 
• Contribute in the development of a Procurement Management Plan 
• Estimate, acquire and assign project team resources. Define the role, responsibility, and deliverables for each team member. 
• Develop a Stakeholder management plan for the project, based on the identification, analysis and understanding of Stakeholder expectations. 
• Develop and Execute the communications management plan for project team and the needs of key stakeholders   
• Builds successful working relationships with internal and external personnel in various departments. Understands quality system(s). 
• High in emotional intelligence and stays calm under pressure. Adept in conflict resolution
• Drives results in support of the business, even in the face of demanding timelines. Steps up to take on additional responsibility where appropriate 
• Adept at team management: selects the right people to the right tasks all while maintain team morale and recognizing contributions. 
• Can influence without direct authority in a way that makes others want to be on their team. 
• Incorporates end-user feedback to refine scope through the project lifecycle and can communicate changes, updates and decisions to key stakeholders 
• Can understand and communicate how goals fit into broader organizational goals, and prioritize tasks/schedule accordingly. 
• Keeps the customer at the heart of what we do 
• Exercises good judgment and can weigh benefits and risk in order to make solid decisions despite ambiguity 
• Growth mindset - ability to learn quickly and adapt to a changing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; scientific or engineering field preferred
• 6+ years experience; successful track record with Medical Device Regulatory projects
• Successful track record in Project Management, required. 
• Degree or background that allows you to understand engineering problems and trade-offs, preferred.  
• Ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organization, preferred.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills, preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite, with strong excel skills. 
• PMP/PMI Certification Required