Project Manager, Medical Device R&D

PulseMedica; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock option plan

Free on-site gym

Hybrid work

Growth opportunities

Monthly team events

Great Place to Work certification

Job summary

PulseMedica, Edmonton-based, seeks a Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering initiatives combining software, ML, optics, and hardware. You will guide cross-functional teams and drive formal project development from concept to commercialization, ensuring on-time, on-scope delivery.

The role demands a hands-on PM with at least 3 years in regulated environments, strong communication, and a commitment to in-office collaboration three days per week. Hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience.
• Experience in highly regulated industries like medical devices, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, automotive, or defense.
• Experience using Jira, MS Project, Confluence, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to be physically present in the office at least three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining integrated project plans, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Owning project execution across the product development lifecycle from concept through manufacturing transfer.
• Driving scope definition, objectives, schedules, and success metrics with stakeholders.
• Managing cross-functional teams across Software, Hardware, Systems Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations.
• Leading phase-gate reviews and ensuring readiness criteria are met.
• Maintaining project documentation per Quality Management System.

Skills

Project management

Jira

MS Project

Confluence

Microsoft Office

PMP certification

Analytical thinking

Communication

Present in office 3 days/week

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/Health Sciences/Business

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Confluence

Microsoft Office

Job description

PulseMedica is advancing the next generation of ophthalmic medical device technology, and we’re looking for a Project Manager who’s energized by complex, multidisciplinary engineering. You’ll join a team working at the intersection of real-time imaging, AI-driven analysis, precision laser systems, and advanced hardware development — all with the goal of improving vision outcomes for patients.

We are a four-time Great Place to Work Certified company with a highly collaborative, fast-moving engineering culture. By combining cutting-edge research with scalable product development, we’re building breakthrough imaging and laser-based treatment systems that will redefine the future of eye care.

About Us

PulseMedica is redefining the landscape of ophthalmic medical device technology. As a four-time Great Place to Work Certified company, we’ve built a highly collaborative environment where the team accelerates towards breakthrough innovation. Our team develops advanced imaging and laser-based medical device systems that combine classical computer vision, deep learning, and 3D ocular mapping to address diseases that lead to vision loss. By uniting cutting-edge research with scalable engineering, we’re creating treatment solutions that position PulseMedica at the forefront of the next generation in eye care.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Project Manager who thrives in complex, multidisciplinary environments and enjoys bringing structure and clarity to technical teams. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you’ll guide cross-functional initiatives across software, machine learning, optics, electronics, firmware, mechanical design, and systems engineering.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to contribute to deep-tech innovation, influence how we plan and execute product development, and help deliver next-generation medical devices from concept through commercialization.

The person will be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining integrated project plans, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Owning projects execution across the product development lifecycle, including concept development and feasibility assessment, requirements, design, verification & validation, pre-clinical and clinical activities, and manufacturing transfer.
• Driving project scope definition, objectives, key-results, schedules, and success metrics in collaboration with technical and business stakeholders.
• Managing cross-functional teams across Software, Hardware, Systems Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations.
• Owning critical path analysis, dependency management, resource planning, and schedule recovery strategies.
• Leading phase-gate reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, Design Reviews, etc.) and ensuring readiness criteria are met.
• Maintaining project documentation and records in accordance with company Quality Management System requirements.
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks, issues, and dependencies, while driving timely resolution of execution challenges.
• Monitoring project performance using appropriate planning and tracking tools, metrics, and reporting mechanisms.
• Driving Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid development methodologies as appropriate for the project and organizational needs.
• Facilitating alignment between technical teams and leadership while maintaining focus on company objectives and product milestones.

Basic Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Health Sciences, Business, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of project management experience.
• Experience working in highly regulated industries such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, automotive, or defense.
• Experience using project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, Confluence, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of technical documentation, engineering development processes, and product development workflows.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to be physically present in the office at least three days per week.

Highly Desired Skills and Qualifications

• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or Scrum certification.
• Experience in medical device development and familiarity with design controls, risk management, verification and validation activities, and manufacturing transfer.
• Working knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA Design Controls (21 CFR 820), IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and related medical device development standards.
• Experience leading projects in startup or high-growth technology environments.
• Ability to understand technical requirements, challenge assumptions, and effectively engage with engineering teams on development trade-offs and execution strategies.
• Experience supporting clinical studies, regulatory submissions, or commercialization activities.
• Previous experience managing projects involving both hardware and software development teams.

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as a suitable candidate is found

Duration: Full time Permanent (40 hours per week)

Salary: Commensurate to experience and qualifications

Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

What you can expect from PulseMedica:

• Competitive compensation, group benefits and the option to participate in our employee stock option plan
• Free on-site gym (Jackson’s Gym)
• A role that contributes to helping change people’s lives by enhancing their vision
• A unique opportunity to build, grow, and be part of a team that is going to revolutionize a multi-billion dollar industry
• Hybrid work
• Growth Opportunities to build a small team
• Monthly team events
• Working for a company that was recently Great Place to Work certified!

We believe that diverse teams perform better and that fostering an inclusive work environment is a key part of growing a successful team. We welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply for this position.