Project Manager - New Product Introduction (NPI)

Orthofix•Lewisville, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly capable Project Manager - New Product Introduction (NPI) to own the end‑to‑end project lifecycle for new product introductions, from concept through launch and post‑launch execution. This is an individual contributor role with direct accountability for project execution, planning, and cross‑functional coordination. The Project Manager is responsible for building and maintaining robust, integrated project plans, proactively removing roadblocks, and ensuring cross‑functional alignment to deliver high‑quality products on time and on strategy. The role requires the ability to manage multiple NPI projects concurrently, balancing priorities, resources, and timelines across a dynamic portfolio. This position is part of the Product Portfolio Management & Execution team and will primarily support the Orthofix Therapeutic Solutions business unit, with the flexibility to support other areas of the business as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field
4-6 years of demonstrated experience owning end‑to‑end project management for complex, cross‑functional initiatives
Strong knowledge of structured project management methodologies and execution best practices
Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority
Proven ability to anticipate issues, remove roadblocks, and drive execution in fast‑paced environments
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and dependencies

Nice To Haves

Experience using Smartsheet for project planning, scheduling, and cross‑functional collaboration
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Experience managing medical device product development in regulated environments
Experience with Class III medical devices
Familiarity with FDA design controls, phase‑gate development processes, and product launch readiness

Responsibilities

Manage multiple NPI projects concurrently, balancing priorities, resources, timelines, and cross‑functional dependencies across the active portfolio
Own the full NPI project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/control, and closeout
Act as the single point of accountability for project execution, coordination, and communication
Translate product strategy and business objectives into clear project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
Drive cross‑functional alignment across R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance, Clinical, and Sales
Ensure adherence to internal governance, quality systems, and portfolio priorities
Support adjacent or enterprise‑level projects as required to meet broader organizational objectives
Develop and maintain integrated NPI project schedules, including cross‑functional dependencies, critical paths, and key decision points
Lead and facilitate cross‑functional core team meetings and milestone reviews
Stakeholder management
Proactively identify project risks, issues, and constraints; develop and execute mitigation and contingency plans
Drive timely decision‑making by escalating issues and trade‑offs with clear recommendations
Provide clear, concise, and timely project status updates to stakeholders and leadership
Track and report overall project health, including schedule, scope, risks, and key milestones
Ensure project documentation, deliverables, and decisions are captured and maintained as a single source of truth
Partner with Product Portfolio Management to support prioritization, resource alignment, and portfolio trade-off decisions
Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of NPI execution practices