Senior Project Manager

Intuitive•Sunnyvale, CA

11d

About The Position

Intuitive Surgical designs and manufactures highly complex surgical systems including cameras, instruments, and accessories for use in surgery. We are looking for an individual to manage projects associated with the development of these products. This role is responsible for driving complex product development efforts and design changes from conception to manufacturing stability. Responsibilities include: Driving a portfolio of product design projects, ensuring Design Control processes are followed per relevant procedures, and facilitating complex, high-value Business Unit projects to be properly scoped, resourced, and communicated to minimize risk, deliver on-time and on-budget. The role involves developing and monitoring project schedules and budgets, providing clear communication on project status, critical path, and potential risks. It requires close collaboration with Product Development, Manufacturing, Marketing, Regulatory, and Quality organizations to ensure input and representation in the development process. The position also contributes to product prioritization decisions by providing data and analysis from current and past projects, offers feedback to team members, and utilizes corporate-approved tools to empower team members. The Senior Project Manager functions as the primary point-of-contact for key leaders and stakeholders across the organization.

Requirements

Strong communication and presentation skills
Comfortable with all phases of the product or software development lifecycle including idea generation, concept development and testing, design, implementation, validation and transfer
Willing to go the extra mile with a strong work ethic; self-directed and resourceful with the ability to deal with conflict and drive to solution
Proven ability to lead, influence and work well at all levels of an organization and in a cross functional team environment
Ability to handle ambiguity effectively and oversee multiple projects at once
Requires knowledge of engineering, product strategy and business management
Experience in analyzing tradeoffs between product features, customer needs/requirements, produce-ability and cost
Demonstrated ability to synthesize data, set actionable goals and drive metrics and execution
High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously; must work well under pressure, be flexible, and meet deadlines
Energetic and balanced person with a drive for results, who feels accountable, has a great attitude, and is a team-player; self-starter with high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow through
BS or equivalent work experience in a scientific field preferred
Minimum 6-8 years of experience involved in the development and commercialization of products

Nice To Haves

Medical device experience preferred
Certification in project management (PMP) desired

Responsibilities

Driving a portfolio of product design projects
Ensure Design Control processes are followed per relevant procedures
Facilitate and ensure that complex, high-value Business Unit projects are properly scoped, resourced, and communicated to minimize risk, deliver on-time and on-budget
Develop and monitor project schedules and project budgets
Provide clear communication to the organization on accurate project status, critical path, as well as potential areas of risk
Work closely with Product Development, Manufacturing, Marketing, Regulatory, and Quality organizations to ensure input and representation in the development process
Contribute to product prioritization decisions by providing data and analysis from current and past projects
Provide feedback to team members regarding performance and requirements.
Utilize corporate approved tools and implement them to empower and unencumber team members as they work to complete projects
Function as the primary point-of-contact for key leaders and stakeholders across the organization