Project Manager, Medical Device

Position: Project Manager, Medical Device

Location: Plymouth, MN 55442

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Remote

Shift: Monday- Friday (8.00 AM-4.30 PM)

Pay rate: $35.00-40.00/ Hourly/ W2

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a, passionate about improving and saving the lives of patients through high quality, innovative medical devices and services. A leading global manufacturer of specialty medical devices that provides innovative and lifesaving solutions for the world’s healthcare markets. Specializing in Infusion Therapy, Vascular Access, Vital Care, and Specialty Products & Services.

Job Description:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project Management skills: as primary liaison between the client and Customer Accounts, the manager will act as the primary point of contact for all communication and approvals regarding resource allocation and account scheduling
• Support creation and maintenance of a Master Schedule to facilitate coordinated scheduling
• Create, communicate, and manage detailed plans with Customer Accounts o Manage Resource allocations for account scheduling
• Co-manage assigned Resources (provide work location, schedule, instructions, etc.)
• Provide ongoing management of timelines and resource logistics (Change Management)
• Where appropriate, coordinate return of affected devices to a Company location o Provide a forecast of Customer Account scheduling targets
• Document account statuses, provide Quality record

Program support:

• Implement various business process improvement and automation initiatives
• Facilitate 3rd Party resource training
• Follow-up on KPIs associated with Resource performance to correct underperforming indicators
• Review / audit documentation, and support reconciliation of project records o Assure compliance of project to applicable laws, regulations and standards, good business practices, and company documented procedures
• Communication skills: strong customer centric communication skills required to support project completion with minimal Customer impact
• Computer skills: proficient use of MS Excel, MS Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and MS Word expected
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Work environment may be an office or home setting

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Required

• Minimum 4 years Project Management experience required
• University / College degree (BA) preferred
• PMI Certification is a plus

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Position requires a significant amount of phone and email correspondence, strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Experience in medical device industry is preferred
• Excellent customer service skills required

Abilities:

• Self-starter
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Negotiation and collaboration skills

Impact and Scope

• Errors would result in additional time and cost to the company, as well as potential loss of customer accounts

Key Internal and External Relationships

• All colleagues within Company including senior management
• Contracted Field service engineers, Project Managers, and Data Entry Clerks
• Customer representatives in Hospital Management including but not limited to Materials Management, Biomedical Engineering, and Clinical

Planning and Decision Making

• Assist Senior Managers in their decisions by data preparation and analysis
• Develop proposals with solid rationale
• Supervision is available for escalated issues

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.