Sr. Project Manager (Hardware/Software Systems Integration, IVD, Medical Device)

Danaher•Sunnyvale, CA

4h•$140,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Cepheid, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate, molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team, you’ll get to make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the world’s most complex health challenges. Together, we bring MORE change to the world. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of Operations projects within a medical device and/or molecular in-vitro diagnostic company while ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals. This position reports to the Director, Engineering PMO, and is part of the Operations PMO organization located in Sunnyvale, CA, and will be an on-site role. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Lead large, complex cross‑functional initiatives from planning through delivery. Establish project roadmaps, timelines, and execution plans, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, quality, and supporting functions. Drive strategic initiatives that enhance PMO capabilities and operational performance. Improve internal processes, strengthen project management disciplines, and support continuous improvement through DBS methodologies. Develop and manage comprehensive project plans—including schedules, resources, budgets, and interdependencies. Identify risks proactively, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure projects are delivered on scope, on schedule, and within budget using Visual Project Management practices. Provide clear, timely communication to senior leadership (Directors, VPs) on project progress, KPIs, risks, and mitigation actions. Maintain accurate documentation and regularly update project status in Cepheid’s Project Priority tools. Lead and influence matrixed teams across diverse technical domains, including engineering verification, validation, and operations. Foster collaborative execution and ensure alignment of technical and operational deliverables

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in field with preference for 5+ years of related work experience OR Master’s degree in field with preference for 3+ years of related work experience OR Doctoral degree in field with preference for 0-2 years of related work experience.
Required specialized depth and/or breadth of Project Management expertise.
3-5 years of project management leadership of hardware and software implementation
Must be able to handle multiple projects with exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Works independently with guidance in only the most complex situations.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, self-motivated and ability to lead through influence and direct reporting relationships
Strong ability to manage cross-functional teams and understand technical domains such as engineering verification, validation, and operations
Ability to travel up to 25% domestic and international.

Nice To Haves

PMP or DBS certification is highly preferred.
Masters, PhD, or Advanced degree strongly preferred.
Experience with Business solutions implementation experience.
Experience with Visual Project Management
Experience with Agile, CAMSTAR, MES, ERP, SAP, MES-ERP interfacing
Experience in a regulated environment, medical device and/or In Vitro Diagnostic product experience.

Responsibilities

Lead large, complex cross‑functional initiatives from planning through delivery.
Establish project roadmaps, timelines, and execution plans, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, quality, and supporting functions.
Drive strategic initiatives that enhance PMO capabilities and operational performance.
Improve internal processes, strengthen project management disciplines, and support continuous improvement through DBS methodologies.
Develop and manage comprehensive project plans—including schedules, resources, budgets, and interdependencies.
Identify risks proactively, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure projects are delivered on scope, on schedule, and within budget using Visual Project Management practices.
Provide clear, timely communication to senior leadership (Directors, VPs) on project progress, KPIs, risks, and mitigation actions.
Maintain accurate documentation and regularly update project status in Cepheid’s Project Priority tools.
Lead and influence matrixed teams across diverse technical domains, including engineering verification, validation, and operations.
Foster collaborative execution and ensure alignment of technical and operational deliverables

Benefits

Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives.
Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.
Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info .
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

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