Staff Technical Project Manager (Pittsburgh, PA)

Staff Technical Project Manager  (Pittsburgh, PA)

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living!

Join our dynamic Robotics Systems Test team where cutting-edge technology meets rigorous validation.  

The Staff Systems Verification Engineer is a high-level leadership role with a TPM-first focus. As the project lead for identified programs, you will serve as the primary representative for Systems Test to the full cross-functional team. While supported by a system test engineering team, you will provide the guidance, senior leadership, and strategic planning necessary to drive complex robotics programs to closure. 

What will you be doing?

• Project Management & Strategic Planning 

  • Act as the project lead for key programs within the Robotics organization comprising of multi-component eletrcomechanical and software systems. 

  • Support the full clinical workflow, inclusive of the robotic system and pre-op workflows from a software-oriented, whole-system perspective. 

  • Drive strategic program planning across a global Smith+Nephew test organization and with global third party partners. 

  • Consolidate program statuses to provide a consistent, authoritative message to the broader Robotics organization. 

  Global Coordination & Functional Excellence 

  • Organize and coordinate activities between a globally distributed team. 

  • Drive team standardization towards measuring project status, defining success, and project dashboards. 

  • Mentor and grow junior team members. 

  • Help develop and grow the long-term Systems Test strategy and expand relationships with external partners. 

  Leadership & Governance 

  • Provide high-level technical guidance and clear paths forward for the team during complex discussions. 

  • Ensure all programs maintain strict traceability between requirements and results to support regulatory submissions. 

  • Define and monitor KPIs to drive continuous improvement. 

What will you need to be successful?

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Software, or Biomedical Engineering, or Computer Science. MS, PhD, or MBA preferred. 

   

  Experience: 

  • 8+ years of experience in delivering medical device solutions to production (5+ years with MS/PhD). 

  • Demonstrated experience acting as a lead or TPM for complex system-level projects. 

  • Exceptional communication, facilitation, and coaching skills. 

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