Director, Project Management

 

 

With a passion for life

 

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.

 

 

Healthmark, A Getinge company was founded in 1969 and employs over 300 people and is a growing company. We strive to provide customers with quality products and support services in a timely and effective manner. 

This will be a defined term position for 8 months. Schedule will be three days per week, 60% FTE. Extra Days when pre-agreed.  The role requires travel. Travel anticipated to average 20% annually but may vary depending on project needs.

 

Job Purpose:

The Director, Project Management will lead and represent the Project Management Office (PMO) department for the Surgical Workflows-Infection Control (IC) U.S. Market , overseeing the technical management of project teams to drive the successful execution of key projects. This individual will focus on ensuring that R&D projects within the organization are delivered on time, within budget, and meet all quality and compliance standards, particularly with regard to FDA submissions. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders across R&D sites, managing resources and budgets, and continuously optimizing project processes and methodologies. The Director will also focus on maintaining operational and legal compliance while supporting cross-functional teams to meet project goals and milestones.  

Key duties and responsibilities:

 ·  Lead and represent the Project Management Office (PMO) department, overseeing the technical management of project teams on a project-by-project basis.

·  Optimize the organization and performance of projects in close coordination with the R&D Directors for Integrated Circuits (IC).

·  Specifically manage and support the FDA submission status of key projects

·  Implement and monitor operational and legal requirements related to medical device development.

·  Plan and allocate resources, and manage project budgets in coordination with R&D stakeholders and Product Managers.

·  Ensure the quality-compliant development of medical devices in alignment with quality systems, manuals, and regulatory guidelines.

·  Define, implement, and optimize development processes, methods, and organizational structures to enhance efficiency, quality, and output.

Monitor project progress, focusing on work results, including efficiency and quality, and ensure alignment with project objectives.

·  Develop and enhance project management processes, best practices, and competencies for managing R&D projects.

·  Collaborate with project teams on key performance indicators (KPIs), methodologies, and tracking to ensure successful implementation of projects.

·  Act as a neutral authority, monitoring project progress and supporting the collaboration between the IC R&D Director and Heads of R&D across different sites (Detroit, Denver, Tampa).

·  Address project risks and issues proactively, ensuring mitigation strategies are in place and are communicated effectively.

 

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

•  Knowledge of Medical Device Development: In-depth understanding of medical device development processes, including compliance with FDA regulations and international standards.
• Project Management Expertise: Strong experience in managing complex projects, including resource and budget planning,