Project Manager

Acorn by Synergie; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Discounted canteen facilities

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to lead a varied portfolio of New Product Development (NPD) projects within the medical devices and life sciences sector. This fully onsite role offers the chance to work with cross-functional teams, delivering concepts through to launch under regulatory frameworks.

The successful candidate will have strong project planning, budgeting, risk management and stakeholder skills, with experience in ISO, MDR and FDA standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent.
• Proven experience managing complex projects in a matrix organisation.
• Strong planning, budgeting, risk management and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Development (NPD) projects from concept through delivery.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, timelines, resources and risk registers.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver projects.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, MDR regulations, FDA requirements, and internal quality processes.
• Maintain project governance, reporting, documentation and project controls.
• Monitor project performance and ensure milestones are delivered on time and within budget.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and change requests.
• Communicate project progress effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Science/Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Project Manager

Competitive Contract Pay | Monday-Friday | 40 Hours per Week | Fully Onsite | Temporary Contract Until December 2026 | Immediate Start

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join a leading global organisation within the medical devices and life sciences sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager, NPD Project Manager, Medical Devices Project Manager, Life Sciences Project Manager, or Technical Project Manager to lead a varied portfolio of New Product Development (NPD) projects within a highly regulated environment. Working with cross-functional teams, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative products from concept through to launch.

What We Offer

• Competitive contract pay.
• Temporary contract running until December 2026.
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.
• Fully onsite role.
• Immediate start available.
• Opportunity to work for a global leader in the life sciences sector.
• Challenging and varied NPD project portfolio.
• Collaborative and innovative working environment.
• On-site parking.
• Discounted canteen facilities.

Key Duties

• Lead New Product Development (NPD) projects from concept through to delivery.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, timelines, resources, and risk registers.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, MDR regulations, FDA requirements, and internal quality processes.
• Maintain project governance, reporting, documentation, and project controls.Monitor project performance and ensure milestones are delivered on time and within budget.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and change requests.
• Communicate project progress effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree in Science, Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven experience managing complex projects within a matrix organisation.
• Strong project planning, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within medical devices, life sciences, healthcare, or diagnostics.
• Knowledge of medical device regulations, including MDR, FDA, and ISO standards.
• Experience managing New Product Development (NPD) projects.
• Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Experience working with international or geographically dispersed teams.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.