Technical Project Manager
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead multiple projects, both sustaining and new product initiatives. The successful candidate will utilize cutting-edge project management tools and best practices to drive success through effective indirect management of cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manages key initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing processes;
* Develops and implements project plans;
* BUILDs team ownership and commitment to project plans;
* Estimates project levels of effort and resource requirements using standard estimating techniques and tools;
* Prepares project plans, schedules, and budgets using project management tools such as Microsoft Project;
* DIRECTs project execution by assigning tasks, tracking project schedules, identifying risks, and developing contingency plans;
* Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path items while ensuring project quality and utilizing appropriate methodologies;
* Assures project quality by using standard development methodologies;
* Communicates project status by preparing standard status reports and participating in project status update meetings;
* Resolves project issues by working with team members, project customers, and others as appropriate;
* Consults with internal project groups by sharing project management knowledge;
* Conducts project post-mortems and communicates lessons learned to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements;
* Participates in external project management organizations, conferences, and seminars to stay current with industry best practices in project management;
Requirements:
* Bachelor's Honours degree in Quality, Engineering, Science, or a related field required;
* 5+ years of experience in Project Management essential;
* 5+ years of technical professional experience in medical device or a regulated industry required;