Technical Project Manager

Company Description:

HOPPR is pioneering the next frontier in healthcare technology with the development of a medical-grade platform for the creation and deployment of foundation models in medical imaging. Co-founded by Dr. Khan M. Siddiqui, a renowned leader in healthcare technology and AI, HOPPR is dedicated to improving patient care and outcomes through cutting-edge innovation. Our platform integrates deep learning, AI, and proprietary privacy-compliant trust architecture, setting new standards in healthcare.

Role Overview:

As the Technical Project Manager, you will be at the intersection of technology, healthcare, and innovation, managing complex projects and ensuring that deliverables align with business goals and timelines. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, clinical experts, and product managers, to deliver robust imaging AI products and infrastructure that address real-world clinical challenges. Your primary objectives will include oversight of development tasks for the machine learning and software engineering teams. By managing this complex ecosystem, you will help accelerate the clinical deployment of AI solutions and to meet the growing demands of medical imaging.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management & Execution
• Lead the end-to-end project lifecycle for AI model development, deployment, and clinical integration.
• Develop project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables to ensure timely execution.
• Coordinate sprints, releases, and deployments across engineering and product teams.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Collaborate with internal teams (AI researchers, clinicians, and software developers, quality and regulatory, commercial) and external stakeholders (partners, hospitals, regulatory bodies, and vendors) to ensure clear communication and alignment.
• Serve as a liaison between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring technical concepts are effectively translated.
• Risk Management & Problem Solving
• Identify and manage potential project risks and by developing mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project performance, resolve issues, and implement improvements where necessary.
• Technical Oversight
• Understand AI development processes, including model training, validation, and deployment pipelines.
• Work with the development team to oversee system architecture, data pipelines, and API integration into clinical workflows.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, HIPAA) during project execution.
• Resource & Budget Management
• Allocate cross-functional resources efficiently and ensure project costs align with budgets.
• Track project expenditures and prepare periodic status reports for management.
• Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance
• Collaborate with QA teams to implement validation strategies for AI models.
• Work closely with regulatory experts to ensure products will meet clinical safety and ethical guidelines for our partners.
• Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance
• Collaborate with QA teams to implement validation strategies for AI models.
• Work closely with regulatory experts to ensure products will meet clinical safety and ethical guidelines for our partners.
  

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience in technical project management, ideally in MedTech, healthcare, or AI development.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML development lifecycles and software development practices.
• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., knowledge of FDA approval pathways for medical devices).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana) and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with medical imaging technologies, electronic health records, or clinical decision support systems.
• Knowledge of data privacy and security standards, including HIPAA and GDPR.
• Technical proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, or similar AI-related technologies.
• Certification in PMP, Agile, or Scrum Master.
  
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and equity options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Professional development opportunities, including conferences and workshops.
• A collaborative and innovative team dedicated to transforming healthcare.
  
  

Essential Job Functions

HOPPR is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to employees with disabilities, as required by law. We encourage those with disabilities to request accommodations if needed to perform the essential functions of the job.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required; including quarter-driven hours as business demands dictate.
• Some travel is required.
  
  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.
• Moderate noise (i.e., phone calls, online meetings, computer audio).