Sr. Project Manager

ZOLL Medical•San Jose, CA

About The Position

At ZOLL, we are passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives through innovative technologies. The Acute Care Technology division develops and delivers innovative lifesaving products and software solutions to EMS, hospital, public safety, and military customers globally, including AEDs, trauma kits, ventilators, and temperature management solutions. Employees are dedicated to improving patient outcomes while delivering world-class customer service. The Senior Project Manager, guided by priorities set by Program Directors, is responsible for the successful execution of product development projects. This position involves planning, coordinating, and leading activities to ensure project goals and objectives are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and funding parameters. The role is technical in nature, requiring an engineering background to manage and contribute to the development of new products, product line extensions, and sustaining engineering releases.

Requirements

BS degree in Engineering
5+ years managing technical product development
Experience with medical device capital equipment development
10+ years of experience as an engineer developing products, preferably in the medical device industry.
Experience working within a phase-gate development process
Knowledge of global standards and regulations for Design Controls, Risk Management, and Electrical Safety for Medical Devices.
Demonstrated aptitude for successfully managing multiple projects, of Varying complexity, within the specified guidelines, timeframes and budgets.
Demonstrated understanding of electrical, mechanical, and software engineering practices at the system level.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with all levels of personnel and management.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree
Portfolio Management Professional (PMP)

Responsibilities

Lead the execution of assigned product development programs in accordance with established processes and procedures.
Lead and motivate cross-functional team performance toward the goal of completing projects according to the defined objectives.
Ability to balance electrical, mechanical, and software development issues at the system level.
Must have the ability to implement projects outside technical area of expertise.
Develop detailed project work plans and schedules.
Manage product requirements and traceability.
Lead design review and risk management activities.
Manage technical partners/ vendors supporting product development activities.
Effectively utilize problem solving skills and techniques to identify potential issues, assess their impact, and develop and implement mitigation and resolution plans and activities.
Employ excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with all levels of personnel and management.
Prepare and/or manage the preparation of all required project documentation.
Facilitate and coordinate project team meetings and management presentations as required.