GPDP Project Manager
About The Position
Ready to lead breakthrough innovation in the operating room? We’re looking for a driven, technically savvy GPDP Project Manager to take ownership of complex, next‑generation OR Integration products—spanning software platforms, hardware systems, A/V solutions, and cutting‑edge medical technologies. If you thrive on orchestrating cross‑functional teams, simplifying complexity, and delivering high‑impact products that truly matter in surgical environments, this role gives you that stage and the authority to lead. You will be the single owner of delivery—the person who brings clarity, momentum, and structure to a multi‑disciplinary global team. Your work directly shapes the products surgeons rely on every day. You won’t just coordinate, drive, influence, and elevate teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and product strategy. KARL STORZ is an independent, family-owned company headquartered in Germany’s renowned MedTech manufacturing region. For 80 years, we’ve pioneered the most groundbreaking innovations in minimally invasive surgery and OR integration to benefit patients and healthcare providers alike. With more than 9,000 associates worldwide and 1,800 in the US, we pride ourselves on harnessing cutting-edge technology, precise workmanship, and unrivaled customer support to help healthcare facilities manage costs, streamline operations, and deliver positive patient outcomes. With onsite locations and field opportunities across the country, we attract a diverse and talented staff, unified by the desire to foster positive change in the world. Because it’s not just about the tools we create, it’s about the lives we change together.
Requirements
- 5–7+ years managing complex hardware + software development projects.
- Bachelor’s in engineering or equivalent technical PM experience.
- Experience with GPDP/stage‑gate + Agile environments.
- Strong understanding of integrated systems and engineering lifecycles.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and cross‑functional coordination.
Nice To Haves
- 8–10+ years experience in PM or engineering.
- PMP/IPMA/Agile certification.
- Medical device or regulated development experience.
- Experience leading global engineering teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end project execution (feasibility → pilot builds → manufacturing).
- Build and manage schedules, risks, dependencies, and cost targets.
- Drive cross‑functional workstreams across global teams.
- Serve as Product Owner within Agile Product Owner Teams.
- Oversee engineering deliverables (software, hardware, systems, A/V).
- Coordinate BOMs, drawings, part numbering, and long‑lead procurement.
- Communicate status and risks to leadership and stakeholders.
- Support manufacturing ramp, field deployment, and sustaining efforts.
- Ensure compliance with GPDP, QMS, regulatory, and cybersecurity processes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
