Engineering Project Manager

HIGHRIDGE Inc.; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HIGHRIDGE Inc. in Westminster, CO is seeking a Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams through the product development lifecycle for medical devices. Responsibilities include project planning, schedule management, and ensuring compliance with design controls. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of project management experience in regulated environments and strong skills in using project management tools. The position may require occasional travel and offers an opportunity to work on innovative healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of medical device product development and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.
• Experience in preparing executive-level presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and schedule management across teams.
• Ensure compliance with design control and quality system requirements.
• Facilitate collaboration with Engineering, Marketing, and other departments.

Skills

Medical device product development

Cross-functional team leadership

Project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet)

Risk management

Communication with stakeholders

Education

3+ years of project management experience

Experience in regulated product development

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Smartsheet

Job description

Working at Highridge Medical is not just work. Life at Highridge Medical is purpose driven. Every day, you have the privilege of using your talents to demonstrate Confidence in your work and restore Confidence for our patients. Confidence that moves.We are seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams through the full product development lifecycle, from concept through commercialization within the R&D Department. This role is responsible for project planning, schedule management, risk mitigation, and ensuring compliance with design control and quality system requirements. The NPD Project Manager will partner closely with Engineering, Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, Clinical, and Supply Chain to deliver innovative spinal implant and instrument solutions on time and within scope. Occasional travel may be required.**Principal Duties and Responsibilities:** **· Facilitates cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, Clinical, Testing, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment on requirements, deliverables, and timelines.****· Supports the development and refinement of user needs, product requirements, and system specifications by coordinating input from surgeons, marketing, and engineering teams.** **· Coordinates with Regulatory Affairs to ensure project deliverables support global submissions and compliance requirements.** *This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.***Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills, and abilities):****Strong working knowledge of medical device product development, including design control, risk management, and quality system requirements.** **· Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority, consistent with practices at leading device manufacturers.** creativity and ability to take **· Proficiency in developing and managing complex project schedules, resource plans, and risk registers.****· Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including surgeons, engineers, executives, and external partners.** **· Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-complexity projects simultaneously.** **· Experience preparing and delivering executive-level presentations and project status reports.** **· Proficiency with MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent project management tools; strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite.****· Familiarity with manufacturing processes, design for manufacturability, and supply chain considerations for implant and instrument systems.** **· Experience in a regulated medical device environment (Class II/III preferred)** **Education/Experience Requirements:****· 3+ years of experience in project management, preferably within the medical device industry or other regulated product development environments.** **· Experience managing cross-functional teams and complex product development projects.**