Sr. Project Manager Digital PMO

Primary Function of Position:

This Senior Project Manager will be accountable for the management of both Software or Digital Programs & Projects. Having worked as a Project Manager on software application in a regulatory environment is a must. Having worked as a Project Manager on software application with in a Medical Device (MD or Med Device) company would be a big plus. So You will be aligning engineering clinical and regulatory schedules ensuring that the right products are created and delivered at the time of market introduction to ensure the success of the platform.  Your influence will be critical to ensure excellent cross-functional communication and coordination and you will play a key role in the prioritization and development of new technologies for the platform.

The position requires experience in medical technology products and be able to combine that experience with a knowledge of bringing projects through a development cycle and delivering them on-time and on-budget.  The role requires an understanding of product development and manufacturing project management and most importantly managing through influence. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage cross-functional development teams across the Business Unit and Shared Services providing oversight on critical projects and ensuring the teams deliver against their commitments within the project contract.
• Manages the project plan by identifying critical path constraints contingencies and mitigations to achieve project objectives.  Escalates threats to project plan as required to functional management and senior leadership
• Ongoing collaboration with the cross-functional teams to update weekly / monthly / quarterly reports on project status and ensure that cross-product dependencies are understood planned for and crisply executed
• Perform risk analysis develop contingency plans and gather data from functions to proactively raise prioritization and scheduling tradeoff decisions
• Provides regular updates in form of status updates and stage gate review presentations with highlighting risks and mitigation plans to senior management
• Works across the organization and external partners (as needed) to align functional support and input for the project 
• Ensures Project management processes are followed per relevant procedures by functional team members. 
• Contributes to Project management process optimization and strategies via lessons learned resource leveling process input and sharing and developing best practices

Qualifications :

Skill/Job Requirements

• Four-year degree (Bachelors degree or global equivalent). MS/MA/MBA is a plus.
• 8 years with a bachelors degree or  6 years with a masters degree.  
• This must include hands-on experience with development and commercialization of highly technical regulated software (SW) application.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office; proficient knowledge of program/project management software (e.g. MS Project Smartsheet JIRA collaboration tools).
• Strong project management planning decision making negotiating and change management skills
  • Comfortable with all phases of the project and product lifecycle including idea generation concept design development V&V testing and manufacturing transfer
  • Experience in analyzing tradeoffs between product features customer needs/requirements and cost
  • Demonstrated ability to synthesize data set actionable goals and drive metrics and execution
  • Experience with Business Process Management
  • Experience with schedule budget cost and risk management tracking tools

Nice to Have:

• Ability to work in a dynamic work environment.
• Understanding of Design Controls under US and International Regulations.
• Experience in managing and mentoring junior staff and consultant resources desired
• Certification in project management (PMP CSM) desired
• Proven ability to lead influence and work well at all levels of an organization and in a cross functional team environment
• Seeks recognizes and executes creative and simple solutions to resolve complex project challenges; routinely steadies the team when stressed; leads by example
• Strong relationship building customer focus and facilitation skills
• Excellent communication (written verbal) presentation and documentation skills

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

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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. 

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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