Project Manager III

Position Title: Project Manager III
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Duration: 6 months
Job Description:
Lead the cross functional team for complex technical projects from concept to commercialization; 
Coordinate activities/tasks and resources across all departments including R&D, Clinical Affairs, Marketing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations; 
Develop, track and report on program plan, detailed project schedule, change control requests, and program deliverables; 
Provides comprehensive tracking and monitoring for project team using project management expertise and tools; 
Monitor compliance to medical device design control and product development process for all aspects of program; 
Manage project risks, develop mitigation plans and resolve problems impacting project completion, proactively resolving project issues and escalating to management when necessary; 
Work with product management and senior management to define project scope and justification for new projects and features, and work with functional management for resource planning and requirements; 
Monitor and report project team activities against project plan to identify deviations from planned timing, budget and/or scope; 
Use appropriate communication tools to ensure that all project customers are informed of project status; 
Negotiate with stakeholders to ensure positive response and agreement, striving for win-win situations; 
Facilitate risk management of projects and escalation/mitigation of significant deviations; 
Facilitate project team meetings with agendas, minutes and action items; and 
Assure that extended team project support activities of functional teams are aligned with the project plan. 

Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical discipline (electrical, mechanical, physics, software, etc.); 
10+ years of relevant experience; 
Experience working in a hardware and software medical device regulated environment; 
Experience working in a matrix organization; 
Ability to establish relationships quickly with a broad range of constituents. Must possess a collaborative style to work effectively throughout the organization; 
Ability to work with people in such a manner as to build high morale and group commitment toward goals and objectives; 
Ability to influence actions and opinions of others in a desired direction, to exhibit judgment in leading others to worthwhile objectives; 
Excellent leadership and interpersonal communications skills; 
PMP certification preferred but not required; 
Experience with team collaboration tools and project management fundamentals; 
Ability to problem solve and pay attention to details; 
Excellent analytical skills; and 
Must be proficient in MS Office Applications, MS Project and MS Visio.

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