Manager, R&D PMO

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead, coach, and develop project managers supporting the Sports Surgical and Shoulder Reconstruction portfolios. The role coordinates R&D and cross-functional resourcing across active projects and future pipeline opportunities, while establishing budgets and driving governance.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree, 6+ years of work experience and at least 3 years in medical device project management, with strong problem-solving,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6+ years of work experience.
• 3+ years project management in a medical device or similarly regulated industry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/SharePoint/Project/Teams).
• Ability to create and manage project and program budgets.
• Track record of leading cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects of varying complexity.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• PMP or PMI training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop project managers supporting the medical device portfolios.
• Coordinate R&D and cross-functional resourcing across active projects and initiatives.
• Identify resource constraints, elevate gaps, and support trade-off decisions with leaders.
• Establish, manage, and communicate portfolio budgets and related needs.
• Lead multiyear pipeline planning by integrating roadmaps, budgets, and priorities.
• Drive PMO operating discipline through portfolio reviews and risk management.
• Partner with R&D, marketing, clinical, regulatory, quality, supply chain, manufacturing, finance, and other stakeholders.
• Provide PM subject matter expertise and mentorship.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, MDR, design-control regulations, and quality-system requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Budget management

Strategic planning

PMO discipline

Stakeholder management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Project lifecycle management software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop project managers supporting the Sports Surgical and Shoulder Reconstruction portfolios
• Coordinate R&D and cross-functional resourcing across active projects, lifecycle initiatives, and future pipeline opportunities
• Identify resource constraints, elevate gaps, and support trade-off decisions with functional leaders
• Establish, manage, and communicate portfolio budgets, including resource assumptions, prototype and supplier needs, project expenses, and budget risks
• Lead multiyear pipeline planning by integrating project roadmaps, resource plans, budget requirements, strategic priorities, and leadership decision points
• Drive PMO operating discipline through portfolio reviews, stage-gate readiness, schedule performance, risk management, decision tracking, and timely issue communication
• Partner with R&D, marketing, clinical, regulatory, quality, supply chain, manufacturing, finance, and other stakeholders
• Provide project management subject matter expertise, mentorship, and best-practice guidance
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal, health, safety, environmental, and quality-system requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 6 years work experience
• Minimum of 3 years project management experience in a medical device or similarly regulated industry
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Project, and Teams
• Ability to create and manage project and program budgets
• Track record of leading and working within cross-functional teams
• Exceptional problem-solving ability
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects of varying complexity
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage a varied workload
• Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Success leading medical device projects from concept through market introduction, preferably in orthopaedics, sports medicine, extremities, shoulder reconstruction, or related implant/instrumentation platforms
• Ability to ensure compliance with FDA, MDR, and design-control regulations
• Ability to build effective interdependent partnering relationships
• Negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to develop leadership capabilities and assimilate and communicate complex information from multiple sources
• Ability to recognize and lead resolution of project issues and roadblocks
• Ability to model and integrate Standards of Leadership into business practices
• Up to 10% business travel may be required
• Additional training in PMI, Six Sigma, or product development processes desired
• Proficiency with project lifecycle management software preferred
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management within the medical device industry, focusing on budget management, cross-functional collaboration, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor project managers, and drive successful project outcomes from concept to market introduction.