Project Manager

Our client, a HPSU medical device company is hiring a Project manager to join their team in Galway. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of product development programs through collaboration and aligning with R&D, Clinical, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Commercial and Operations. Reporting to the PMO Manager, this individual will develop and track detailed project plans and continually assess risks and see the hurdles, before they appear.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

* Develop project plans including key milestones, resources and budgets.
* Utilize PM tools such as Gantt, Risk Registers and Progress Charts to track the project.
* Work with the functional managers to ensure that timelines and milestones are aligned to functional KPIs.
* Manage all stages of the project in compliance with internal procedures.
* Ensure daily and weekly objectives and tasks are being met for the project.
* Work with stakeholders to find solutions to project issues with an open mind, considering all inputs & keeping in mind the impact of solutions.
* Be the Voice of customer: The PM will be responsible for ensuring that the voice of the customer is at the center of the product for all design related decisions and will continue to validate user needs with customers.
* Present project status-update on a biweekly basis to project team and management.
* Clearly identify critical path of the project and status of key work packages.
* Lead and contribute to the development of project management techniques and tools.
* Assess areas of the project for alternative paths to improve timeline & reduce risks.
* Communicate project priorities & status, co-ordinate internal and external resources to algin with project timelines, scope and budget.
* Establish and foster relationships with all internal and external project team members.
* Identify and communicate internal and external resource constraints within the project to leadership team.
* Identify, communicate, and mitigate project risks on a continual basis.
* Manage back up strategies for high risks.
* Bachelors or Master’s in Science or Engineering or a similar technical field.
* 5 years’ experience working in a medical device product development role; PMO, DA or R&D.
* Currently holding or actively pursuing a project management certification (CAPM, PMP)
* Leadership experience with responsibilities for coordinating and aligning on objective with a multidisciplinary team.
* Relevant experience in the area of ISO13485 and ISO14971.
* Experience in MS Project, Team Gantt or other Gantt software.
* Experience using different types of PM frameworks, including agile & critical path.
* Budget management & spend tracking.
* Highly Organized in prioritizing tasks independently and communicating with the team where the priorities are.
* Ensuring that tasks are completed on-time and to a high standard.
* Willingness to adopt, engage with and shape company culture in a positive manner.
* Provide candid feedback in a constructive and positive manner.
* Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.
* Work with a sense of urgency and thrive when taking responsibility for tasks.
* Be a proactive team player, getting the most out of people and valuing shared success

It Would Be Advantageous to Have:

Development of electromechanical medical device; Proven examples of leading cross-functional device development projects.; Validation of products, test methods or processes for new products or technical transfer; Working within ISO62304 and ISO60601.

As this is a key early hire at a rapidly growing company. You will have an opportunity to shape the development of multiple high-impact patient-facing products and gain first-hand insights into the growth of a start-up. Our Client offers a highly competitive salary (available on application), a flexible benefits package, alongside with all the necessary equipment to succeed in the role. This role is also offering flexible working hours and a generous vacation policy.

Note: By applying for this position, you may also be considered by Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment for other or future related vacancies.

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