Senior Technical Project Manager

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-priority projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Lead low- and medium-complexity project teams with limited supervision.
• Plan risks and coordinate mitigation with core team members.
• Manage budgets, spend forecasts, and accruals.
• Integrate workstreams into master schedules and establish stakeholder communication plans.
• Create detailed project plans, milestones, resource plans, and schedules.
• Monitor progress, revise plans, and escalate issues when appropriate.
• Manage design control and business process compliance, including IDEAL gate reviews.
• Maintain project documentation and support PMO process improvements.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• At least 5 years of successful new product development project management experience is required.
• Medical device or similar highly regulated industry experience is required.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, database software, SAP, and project management cloud software is required.
• An advanced degree or equivalent experience in engineering or science is required.
• Strong communication, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities are required.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Understanding of ISO 13485 and design controls is preferred.
• Experience developing wound care products is preferred.
• Project management certification such as PMP, APM, or equivalent is preferred.

Travel and Working Conditions

• The position may involve travel up to 25% of the time within the United States and Europe, usually including overnight travel.
• The role follows a flexible hybrid model with on-site presence at Deeside at least one day per month.
• From late 2027 or early 2028, the role is expected to transition to the Manchester site with one on-site day per week.

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