GPDP Project Manager — Medical Device Systems Lead

Karl Storz Endoscopy; Stafford (TX); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KARL STORZ Endoscopy seeks a GPDP Project Manager to lead complex OR Integration programs from concept through pilot and transition to manufacturing. This hybrid role coordinates software, hardware, and systems engineering with quality and supply chain to meet milestones, budgets, and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7+ years in hardware/software development project management, GPDP/Agile experience, and strong communication to drive cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience managing complex hardware and software development projects.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with GPDP, stage-gate, Agile, or hybrid Agile product development environments.
• Experience managing software lifecycles and hardware deliverables (drawings, BOMs, part numbering).
• Strong planning skills using Microsoft Project and Agile planning tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, mentoring, and influencing skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10% annually.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex OR Integration product development programs from concept through pilot phase, transition to manufacturing, and release.
• Create and maintain project execution plans, delivery timelines, cost goals, schedules, budgets, and deliverables aligned with GPDP and Agile practices.
• Drive cross-functional execution across software, hardware, systems, audio/video engineering, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, service, and product teams.
• Own schedule visibility by managing dependencies, critical paths, risks, mitigation plans, and forecasted delivery dates.
• Ensure engineering deliverables such as BOMs, part numbering, drawings, subsystem plans, and long-lead items are reflected in project plans.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering during production ramp and support feedback-driven improvements after release.
• Communicate project status, risks, decisions, and delivery expectations clearly to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Hardware development

Software development

Project management

GPDP

Agile / Hybrid

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Agile planning tools

Job description

KARL STORZ Endoscopy seeks a GPDP Project Manager to lead complex OR Integration programs from concept through pilot and transition to manufacturing. This hybrid role coordinates software, hardware, and systems engineering with quality and supply chain to meet milestones, budgets, and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7+ years in hardware/software development project management, GPDP/Agile experience, and strong communication to drive cross-functional teams.