MedTech Project Manager I: Impact & Growth, San Diego

Lighteum Medical; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

The Project Manager I at Lighteum Medical is an onsite role based in San Diego, CA. You will organize, plan, and execute strategic projects that support our growth, coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver value on time and within budget.

Ideal candidates have a manufacturing or industrial engineering background, 1–3 years of PM experience (or 2–5 years without PMP), and familiarity with Lean methods and MS Office. This role emphasizes governance, metrics, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, industrial engineering, or related discipline.
• 1–3 years of project management experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (PMP optional).
• Experience in the medical device industry is preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is preferred; strong MS Office/PM tools skills.

Responsibilities

• Define project tasks and ensure activities progress and are completed on time.
• Own and manage a portfolio of small to medium sized programs for the business.
• Establish project prioritization frameworks to align resources with high-value opportunities.
• Develop project governance, metrics, and reporting mechanisms for assigned programs.
• Ensure programs are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with goals.
• Coordinate project teams and ongoing communication with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans using PM tools (Gantt/Microsoft Project).
• Provide visibility to senior leadership through dashboards and reviews.
• Ensure ISO/QMS compliance and safety practices; travel up to 20%.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing

Medical devices

Lean manufacturing

ERP/MRP

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/industrial engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

The Project Manager I at Lighteum Medical is an onsite role based in San Diego, CA. You will organize, plan, and execute strategic projects that support our growth, coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver value on time and within budget.

Ideal candidates have a manufacturing or industrial engineering background, 1–3 years of PM experience (or 2–5 years without PMP), and familiarity with Lean methods and MS Office. This role emphasizes governance, metrics, and risk management.