Description:Manages Sustaining R&D Projects with internal and external resourcesYour Responsibilities and DutiesLead and manage projects from initial assessment through implementation (commercialization)Coordinate cross-functional teams and external suppliers to ensure seamless execution of projects.Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and stakeholder communication strategies.Formulate project proposalsSupport strategic evaluations of potential projects and preparation of business cases.Oversee implementation processes, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable insights to leadership.Ensure compliance with internal proceduresRequired Knowledge, Skills, Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in engineering (such as mechanical, biomedical, software, or electrical) or other STEM degree (such as Biology, Chemistry, etc.)Sustaining R&D, R&D and/or Manufacturing engineering experience with the medical devices.Excellent project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously.Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to lead and work well with teams.Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Experience with project management tools (MS Project, Monday.com, Jira).Documentation skills, DHF experience.Professional certifications such as PMP, or equivalent are a plus.High level of integrity, discretion, and resilience under pressure.Strong business acumen and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Minimum 5+ years of project management experience.Engineering background preferred (ideally transitioned from engineering to PM).Medical device industry experience strongly preferred.Familiarity with design controls, change management, and multi-project environments.Position Description:Manages projects with responsibility for successful execution:Executes the project within the defined requirements (e.g., budget, time, functionality).Ensures business success and satisfaction of the customer and ensures professional stakeholder management.Ensures timely decisions on open issues, escalating if necessary. In the context of Engineering:Manages a network of technical specialists in order to realize customer specific components, systems or solutions.Coordinates the Engineering disciplines and the cooperation with involved regional Engineering units including their interfaces.Performs technical risk management.Key Responsibilities:"Project Manager" Local / Regional Business Projects (small): Facilitates the execution of project/program solution plan for complex projects or programs. Responsible for delivery of complex project/program plans. Supports the project/program management role (definition of schedule, budget, risk, change, opportunity and resource allocation management) for complex projects or programs. Acts as a functional or business process resource on projects or programs. Facilitates execution of continuous improvement plan. May perform active role in maintaining client relationships and sales opportunities.Higher level: Frequent inter-organizational and external contacts (with clients and service providers).Lower level: Primarily intra-organizational contacts; external contacts occur in the frame of client projects.Experience: 4-8 years.Knowledge: Certified as Project Manager : Manages (at least) medium projects and is expected to further run plans of same/higher complexity (or equal knowledge)Notes:08:00AM and 05:00PMOn-site required, but flexible depending on transition and training. VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status
Description:Manages Sustaining R&D Projects with internal and external resourcesYour Responsibilities and DutiesLead and manage projects from initial assessment through implementation (commercialization)Coordinate cross-functional teams and external suppliers to ensure seamless execution of projects.Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and stakeholder communication strategies.Formulate project proposalsSupport strategic evaluations of potential projects and preparation of business cases.Oversee implementation processes, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable insights to leadership.Ensure compliance with internal proceduresRequired Knowledge, Skills, Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in engineering (such as mechanical, biomedical, software, or electrical) or other STEM degree (such as Biology, Chemistry, etc.)Sustaining R&D, R&D and/or Manufacturing engineering experience with the medical devices.Excellent project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously.Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to lead and work well with teams.Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Experience with project management tools (MS Project, Monday.com, Jira).Documentation skills, DHF experience.Professional certifications such as PMP, or equivalent are a plus.High level of integrity, discretion, and resilience under pressure.Strong business acumen and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Minimum 5+ years of project management experience.Engineering background preferred (ideally transitioned from engineering to PM).Medical device industry experience strongly preferred.Familiarity with design controls, change management, and multi-project environments.Position Description:Manages projects with responsibility for successful execution:Executes the project within the defined requirements (e.g., budget, time, functionality).Ensures business success and satisfaction of the customer and ensures professional stakeholder management.Ensures timely decisions on open issues, escalating if necessary. In the context of Engineering:Manages a network of technical specialists in order to realize customer specific components, systems or solutions.Coordinates the Engineering disciplines and the cooperation with involved regional Engineering units including their interfaces.Performs technical risk management.Key Responsibilities:"Project Manager" Local / Regional Business Projects (small): Facilitates the execution of project/program solution plan for complex projects or programs. Responsible for delivery of complex project/program plans. Supports the project/program management role (definition of schedule, budget, risk, change, opportunity and resource allocation management) for complex projects or programs. Acts as a functional or business process resource on projects or programs. Facilitates execution of continuous improvement plan. May perform active role in maintaining client relationships and sales opportunities.Higher level: Frequent inter-organizational and external contacts (with clients and service providers).Lower level: Primarily intra-organizational contacts; external contacts occur in the frame of client projects.Experience: 4-8 years.Knowledge: Certified as Project Manager : Manages (at least) medium projects and is expected to further run plans of same/higher complexity (or equal knowledge)Notes:08:00AM and 05:00PMOn-site required, but flexible depending on transition and training.
(Please ensure email matches your resume email)
(document types allowed: doc/docx/rtf/pdf/txt) (max 2MB)
By submitting this form, you are consenting to the VIVA team contacting you via Phone/Email