Project Manager

Advantage Technical; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 110,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Employee Perks

Job summary

Advantage Technical in Carlsbad, CA seeks an experienced Project Manager to sustain medical device programs. You will lead cross‑functional teams across engineering, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and operations to guide projects from design changes through product lifecycle.

This on‑site role emphasizes governance, risk management, and timely leadership updates. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in medical device PM, a Bachelor’s in engineering, and strong communication skills to present to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 6+ years of Project Management experience within the medical device industry.
• Proven success leading cross‑functional teams through design control processes and product lifecycle management.
• Strong business acumen, organizational skills, and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical device sustaining projects from product launch through end-of-life.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource forecasts.
• Lead project governance, risk management, stakeholder communication, and execution tracking.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams across engineering, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and operations.
• Facilitate decision‑making through data analysis, risk assessment, and strategic recommendations.
• Prepare project dashboards, status reports, and leadership updates.
• Support regulatory submission planning and project prioritization activities.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks while driving successful project outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Office Timeline

Job description

Project Manager - Medical Device Sustaining Projects

Location: Carlsbad, CA

Schedule: On-site, 5 days per week

Pay Rate: $69.50/hour

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support sustaining projects for innovative medical device products used in the treatment of coronary and peripheral artery disease. This role will lead cross‑functional initiatives throughout the product lifecycle, including process improvements, design changes, manufacturing transfers, and business continuity projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage medical device sustaining projects from product launch through end-of-life.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource forecasts.
• Lead project governance, risk management, stakeholder communication, and execution tracking.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams across engineering, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and operations.
• Facilitate decision‑making through data analysis, risk assessment, and strategic recommendations.
• Prepare project dashboards, status reports, and leadership updates.
• Support regulatory submission planning and project prioritization activities.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks while driving successful project outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 6+ years of Project Management experience within the medical device industry.
• Proven success leading cross‑functional teams through design control processes and product lifecycle management.
• Strong business acumen, organizational skills, and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification.
• MBA or Master's degree.
• Experience in manufacturing, quality engineering, or production environments.
• Proficiency with MS Project and Office Timeline.
• Experience with disposable and capital equipment/system product development projects.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

Advantage Technical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Advantage Technical offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.