Research and Development Program Manager

The D&I Program Manager manages projects and is the primary contact between the client and engineering.

Duties and responsibilities

Manage project resourcing, workflow, timelines and budgets

Maintain and build client relationships; primary contact point for client interactions, meet with clients on a regular basis

Develop and manage client budgets

Understands, and able to own and drive to completion, the Product Development Process (PDP)

Experience in project planning, quoting and selling proposals for new projects

Participate in internal programs and procedure development

Create an environment that fosters innovation and continuous improvement

Qualifications

The minimum qualifications that are necessary for someone to fulfill the roles and responsibilities of the D&I Program Manager role are as follows:

Some experience with Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) or equivalent project management software

Some experience in managing complex cross functional product development teams

Some experience with the medical device product development process (PDP)

Experience in operating in an ISO 13485 quality system

Familiar with FDA/CE regulatory requirements

Highly oriented to customer service and quality improvement

Education / Experience

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

4-6+ years of experience

Working conditions

To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, the physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those necessary for the employee to successfully perform their role with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job so long as it does not cause an undue hardship to the company.

The general working conditions for this role will typically include a regular, day shift, though occasional work during an alternate shift may be necessary. Employee may also encounter challenging client interactions during project assignments that require a calm, and professional demeanor from this role.