Product Development Manager

Akkodis; California (MO); On-site; USD 171,924,000 - 200,579,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Project Manager (Product Development) for a 12-month contract role in Carlsbad, CA. This onsite position focuses on sustaining strategy, cross-functional governance, and milestone planning to drive product development from concept to launch and lifecycle management.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage risks and decisions, and communicate status to stakeholders, with preference for candidates who bring design control experience for medical devices and strong business

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a Project Manager or similar position with demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams utilizing the design control process for medical devices from initial launch to product end of life
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field is required
• Strong business acumen & strategic thought leadership
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate fluently and concisely to senior leadership
• PMP certification and MBA or master’s level degree is preferred

Responsibilities

• Support and execute the sustaining strategy to ensure product continuity.
• Manage project structure and governance (scope, roles & responsibilities, workstreams, risks, communication & alignment, etc.) for project activities.
• Develop key project milestones and project plans to support budget, resource planning, and execution tracking.
• Facilitate team decision making by organizing information, evaluating options, and supporting clear recommendations.
• Communicates project status & performance by preparing standard status reports/dashboards and facilitating status update meetings.
• Coordinate cross-functional team activities to evaluate, design, build, and implement solutions that support project outcomes.
• Identifies, communicates, and manages technical risk and knowledge gaps.
• Communicate key decisions, risks, and status updates to project stakeholders and leadership as appropriate.
• Support submission cadence planning in partnership with the Regulatory function to help prioritize R&D, process improvement, and business continuity projects in alignment with strategic business objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Cross-functional leadership

Design control process

Communication skills

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Office Timeline

Job description

Project Manager (Product Development)

Akkodis is seeking a role is 12 months contract (Extendable) role with a client located in Carlsbad, CA (Onsite).

Pay Range: $60-$70/hr. The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Your Responsibilities include:

• Support and execute the sustaining strategy to ensure product continuity.
• Manage project structure and governance (scope, roles & responsibilities, workstreams, risks, communication & alignment, etc.) for project activities.
• Develop key project milestones and project plans to support budget, resource planning, and execution tracking.
• Facilitate team decision making by organizing information, evaluating options, and supporting clear recommendations.
• Communicates project status & performance by preparing standard status reports/dashboards and facilitating status update meetings.
• Coordinate cross-functional team activities to evaluate, design, build, and implement solutions that support project outcomes.
• Identifies, communicates, and manages technical risk and knowledge gaps.
• Communicate key decisions, risks, and status updates to project stakeholders and leadership as appropriate.
• Support submission cadence planning in partnership with the Regulatory function to help prioritize R&D, process improvement, and business continuity projects in alignment with strategic business objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience as a Project Manager or similar position with demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams utilizing the design control process for medical devices from initial launch to product end of life
• Software and or hardware experience with product development projects involving a disposable and console (system)
• Strong business acumen & strategic thought leadership
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate fluently and concisely to senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications and Competencies:

• PMP certification and MBA or master’s level degree
• Previous experience as project manager, manufacturing engineer, or quality engineer
• Candidate to be comfortable in front of all levels of the organization as well as external customers
• Candidate to have strong leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships within project teams
• Problem solving technical expertise
• Proficient with MS Project & Office Timeline

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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