Sr. Project Manager

Primary Function of Position: Intuitive Surgical designs and manufactures highly complex surgical systems including cameras instruments and accessories for use in surgery. We are looking for an individual to manage projects associated with the development of these products

Essential Job Duties

This role is responsible for driving complex product development efforts and design changes from conception to manufacturing stability. Responsibilities include:

• Driving a portfolio of product design projects

• Ensure Design Control processes are followed per relevant procedures

• Facilitate and ensure that complex high-value Business Unit projects are properly scoped resourced and communicated to minimize risk deliver on-time and on-budget

• Develop and monitor project schedules and project budgets

• Provide clear communication to the organization on accurate project status critical path as well as potential areas of risk

• Work closely with Product Development Manufacturing Marketing Regulatory and Quality organizations to ensure input and representation in the development process

• Contribute to product prioritization decisions by providing data and analysis from current and past projects

• Provide feedback to team members regarding performance and requirements.

• Utilize corporate approved tools and implement them to empower and unencumber team members as they work to complete projects

• Function as the primary point-of-contact for key leaders and stakeholders across the organization

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience

• BS or equivalent work experience 

• Minimum 6-8 years of experience involved in the development and commercialization of products as a project manager

• Experience in Sustaining Project with in a PMO

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Comfortable with all phases of the product or software development lifecycle including idea generation concept development and testing design implementation validation and transfer

Nice to have: 

• Willing to go the extra mile with a strong work ethic; self-directed and resourceful with the ability to deal with conflict and drive to solution

• Proven ability to lead influence and work well at all levels of an organization and in a cross functional team environment

• Ability to handle ambiguity effectively and oversee multiple projects at once

• Requires knowledge of engineering product strategy and business management

• Experience in analyzing tradeoffs between product features customer needs/requirements produce-ability and cost

• Demonstrated ability to synthesize data set actionable goals and drive metrics and execution

• High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously; must work well under pressure be flexible and meet deadlines

• Energetic and balanced person with a drive for results who feels accountable has a great attitude and is a team-player; self-starter with high degree of initiative urgency and follow through

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Medical device experience preferred

• Certification in project management (PMP) desired 

Additional Information :

Due to the nature of our business and the role please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 743.13(b)) some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employeeswho are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the governments licensing process can take 3 to 6 months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employeesstart date which may or may not be flexible and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside or plan to reside in Alabama Arkansas Delaware Florida Indiana Iowa Louisiana Maryland Mississippi Missouri Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina or Tennessee.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidates experience knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidates qualifications consistent with applicable law.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives benefits and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience skills and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time