Senior Project Manager, Portfolio Lifecycle Operations

Intuitive•San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

This role focuses on the fast-growing Multi-Port business unit and reports to the Senior Manager of Portfolio Lifecycle Operations (PLO). The Senior Project Manager applies expertise in operational excellence, business process development, and change management to project-manage multi-port products throughout their lifecycle, from pre-commercialization planning and launch execution through global obsolescence. The role requires a global mindset, the ability to understand regional challenges and opportunities, and the ability to manage projects across multiple worldwide regions simultaneously. The successful candidate will work effectively in a high-energy team environment and make sound decisions under time pressure and with incomplete information. The position collaborates with US and international functions to enable commercial readiness in line with the company’s Quality Management System and applicable regulations. It manages the company’s Approved Product List (APL) activities and provides hyper-care for initial product imports and shipments. Work includes defining milestones and project timelines with cross-functional teams, facilitating core-team forums, monitoring risks and contingency plans, evaluating regional readiness, and coordinating assessments and processes for regional regulatory, trade, hardware, and import/export requirements. The role may require current proof of vaccination against certain diseases, including COVID-19, depending on the role and customer requirements. Some roles may be subject to U.S. export controls. The position may be filled at a different job level based on business needs and the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills. Compensation is based on job level and qualifications; the posting notes that target base compensation ranges are listed but does not provide numerical amounts in the supplied text.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 4 years of experience in medical devices as a project manager or in a regulatory, order management, logistics, operations, marketing, or services function.
At least 2 years of experience in business process development, operational excellence, and change management.
Availability to meet frequently with international teams outside normal business hours.
Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
Written and oral fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

MBA or another advanced degree.
PMP certification.
Experience leading projects in complex international markets; examples include Japan, China, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and the United States.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with US and international Intuitive functions to enable commercial readiness in accordance with the company’s Quality Management System and applicable regulations.
Align commercial timelines, requirements, and priorities with Commercial and Executive Leadership.
Identify, develop, and collaborate on implementation of business process improvements, tools, and systems that deliver value to PLO, the PMO, and the Multi-Port business unit.
Escalate threats to commercialization projects to functional management and senior leadership as required.
Forecast resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources effectively and efficiently.
Project-manage all aspects of the company’s Approved Product List (APL) activities and provide hyper-care for initial product imports and shipments.
Identify critical-path milestones and develop project plans and timelines with relevant functions, including Global Commercial leadership, the PMO, Customer Success, Trade Compliance, Global Logistics, Regulatory Affairs, Product Quality, and shared service organizations.
Lead core-team forums to track milestone progress, flag risks and potential delays, develop contingency plans, evaluate options for commercial and regional readiness, and ensure appropriate communication.
Collaborate with subject-matter experts to evaluate regional regulatory, trade compliance, hardware compliance, and import/export requirements, and coordinate development of processes to ensure compliance.