Partnership Opportunity in Medical Device Industry
Our client, a leading global company, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team in Galway.
The Role:
As a Project Manager, you will play a critical role in sustaining projects within the Structural Heart Valve franchise. Your scope of work will include all product support activities from initial launch to product end-of-life across business units and manufacturing sites.
Projects will vary in size and complexity, ranging from small one-off tasks to large process improvements, design changes, design transfers, line extensions, and corporate initiatives driving global productivity.
Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage the development and implementation of products, processes, and services involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on delivering existing products/services.
* Champion and lead significant and complex new product development, post-commercialization, and continuous improvement initiatives; may be responsible for managing high-priority projects.
* Lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects from small to large scope, including schedule, scope, costs, and resources.
* Required to travel internationally approximately 50% of the time.
Project/Program Management:
* Develop and implement overall project plans, including cost, schedule, risk, and performance, and monitor progress against business key objectives and goals.
* Identify prioritization and resources required for assigned projects and activities with supporting cross-functions.
* Identify, communicate, and manage technical challenges and business risks.
* Drive and influence results by acting with speed, agility, and adaptability, assigning clear authority and accountability while integrating and aligning efforts across functional areas, business units, and/or geographies to achieve goals.
* Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including FDA and DEKRA regulations.
* Provide structured thinking to project teams on overall approach and delegate as appropriate.
* Lead the team in appropriate decision-making through strong judgment and the ability to analyze options and implications.
* Investigate and develop approaches/solutions to address technical problems with project teams.
* Provide timely communication on project progress updates to all relevant cross-functions and levels within the organization, including presentations to senior leadership.
Requirements:
* Min. HETAC level 8 in Engineering: electrical, mechanical, industrial, software, manufacturing; and a Master's in Project Management would be preferred.
* 4+ years of project management experience.
* Experience with development of medical devices a plus.
* Strong experience in project managing significant new product activities that require collaboration with Divisional R&D, Program Management, Regulatory Affairs, Design Assurance, Process Development, Sustaining Engineering, and Operations.
* Proven leadership skills in change management and project management.
* Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communications to project teams and all stakeholders.
* Must be strong in people management and team building.
* Must be proficient with MS Project.
* Portuguese language skills will be an advantage.
* You may be required to travel regularly to other sites up to 50% and length may vary depending on work content.