Product Development Project Management Specialist

MiniMed • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $100,000

About The Position

We are looking for a Product Development Project Management Specialist who will support the successful implementation of strategic product development programs utilizing the PDP (product development process). This position will ensure best-in-class new product development practices as a competitive advantage for the business. The Project Management Specialist will support the core team leader on next generation insulin pump development programs About the Role

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other science related field and 2+ years program management, project engineering or product development experience.
• To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your resume.

Nice To Haves

• Masters in Engineering
• Project Management Certification (PMP)
• Experience in product development of medical devices
• Strong project management skills with experience effectively and efficiently executing against project contracts; knowledge of process and project planning best practices.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal/team effectiveness with ability to succinctly and accurately communicate to various levels of management and employees.
• Strong analytical, planning, organization and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Experience devising and implementing streamlined processes and strategic projects to improve efficiency, timeliness, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the core team leader to coordinate day-to-day program activities and ensure smooth execution.
• Manage the release and maintenance of program documentation in the document management system, ensuring compliance with internal procedures
• Maintain program dashboards for team collaboration and leadership review
• Monitor program timelines, milestones and deliverables; follow-up with stakeholders to maintain progress.
• Facilitate communication among cross-functional teams and escalate issues as needed.
• Maintain program tracking systems, including risk register and decision logs.
• Support the core team leader with managing the program budget with components that include human resources, prototypes, suppliers, and general expenses
• Organize and prepare for meetings, including agendas, materials, and action item tracking.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of program management and product development systems and processes.
• Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

Benefits

• MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package
• At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.
• Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level