Director of Project Management

Department: Project Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Boston

Description

Responsibilities

• Manage all the elements of the new product development process and work cross-functionally to lead Myomo’s phase gate development process.
• Lead the cross functional team, maintaining responsibility for programs including complex system design trade-offs, program and product risk mitigation, technical problem solving, and implementation decisions.
• Collaborate cross functionally with manufacturing operations, marketing, sales, quality, regulatory and clinical functions.
• Direct and control activities related to MyoPro’s Electro-mechanical orthotic solutions.
• Provide functional and/or project vision and leadership of group toward setting and meeting business goals affecting the success of the company.
• Coach and develop team members towards meeting personal and corporate objectives.
• Direct alignment with core business leaders and ensure execution with proper resources. (skills, abilities, and talent)
• Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the cross-functional team.
• Partner with the Product Manager to work through user and business needs.
• Interface with the Clinical and Research team to ensure project solutions meet the user needs.
• Collaborate with Quality/Regulatory team to ensure the product development meets all requirements of design controls.
• Ensure the manufacturing team is involved throughout the development process and is a key voice to making a successful transition from development to the launch of the medical device.
• Provide project expense planning and resource management as needed across the entire organization.
• Perform other similar duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. (Biomedical, Mechanical or Electrical/Software)
• 10 years of experience working as a Program Manager developing products. (i.e.: experience leading and managing programs, directing cross functional resources, planning, scheduling, budget maintenance, and risk mitigation)
• 7 years product development background in the medical device industry.
• 5 years working in an R&D environment.
• 5 years of management experience.
• 3 years delivery of electromechanical platforms for the life sciences industry.
• PMP Certification (desirable)
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Highly collaborative and results driven individual with a strong business acumen.
• Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.