Project Manager

RIVERPOINT MEDICAL LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Life and AD Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and paid holidays

Referral and Annual Bonus

Job summary

Riverpoint Medical LLC in Portland, OR is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams for New Product Introduction (NPI) and Operational Excellence (OPEX) projects using the Phase Gate process. You will ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining clear visibility on risks and decisions.

The role requires a technical engineering degree and 2+ years of cross-functional project leadership, with strong communication skills and experience in NPD; FDA 510(k) or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus related technical background required.
• 2+ years of experience leading cross-functional projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with New Product Development (NPD) preferred.
• FDA 510(k) process or regulatory submissions experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive multiple NPI and OPEX projects from scoping through launch, following the Phase Gate process.
• Develop project charters, work breakdown structures, schedules, and budgets; manage critical path and major workstreams.
• Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Sales, and customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate project plans and governance artifacts; run effective project meetings and decision forums.
• Provide regular status updates to internal and external stakeholders, including progress, achievements, risks, and upcoming decisions.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks; create and maintain risk response plans and contingency actions.
• Manage project changes (scope/timeline/resource) through clear impact assessment and documented decisions.
• Escalate risks and decision points with clear recommendations aligned to portfolio priorities.
• Support company initiatives and compliance activities in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and other regulatory requirements.

Skills

Cross-functional project leadership

Communication skills

Consensus-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree

Job description

Riverpoint Medical in Northeast Portland is hiring a Project Manager. At Riverpoint you will be part of the process that brings great technology to Medical, Dental and Veterinary markets. We specialize in the design and manufacturing of premium medical devices. Our ingenuity can be found in our suture technologies, sports medicine fibers and anchors, surgical lighting, and special needle technologies.

Role Summary

The Project Manager leads cross-functional teams to plan, coordinate, and deliver New Product Introduction (NPI) and Operational Excellence (OPEX) projects from scoping through launch using the Phase Gate process. This role is accountable for delivery of individual projects and executes within portfolio priorities. The Project Manager operates in a dynamic, cross‑functional environment and is expected to create clarity, maintain momentum, and adapt execution plans as priorities and information evolve.

What Success Looks Like

• Projects meet agreed scope, schedule, and quality commitments with clear visibility to risks and decisions.
• Cross-functional teams are aligned on milestones, owners, and next steps; accountability is maintained without formal authority.
• Risks, dependencies, and change requests are surfaced early with clear options and recommendations.
• Continuous improvement shows up in how projects are planned, run, and adapted throughout execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive multiple NPI and OPEX projects from scoping through launch, following the Phase Gate process.
• Develop project charters, work breakdown structures, schedules, and budgets; manage critical path and major workstreams.
• Partner closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Sales, and customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate project plans and governance artifacts; run effective project meetings and decision forums.
• Provide regular status updates to internal and external stakeholders, including progress, achievements, risks, and upcoming decisions.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks; create and maintain risk response plans and contingency actions.
• Manage project changes (scope/timeline/resource) through clear impact assessment and documented decisions.
• Escalate risks and decision points with clear recommendations aligned to portfolio priorities.
• Support company initiatives and compliance activities in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and other regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree.
• 2+ years of relevant experience leading cross-functional projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to achieve consensus and motivate others without authority.
• Experience working in New Product Development preferred.
• Experience with FDA 510(k) process or other regulatory submissions preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off and 8 company paid holidays
• Bonus pay such as Referral Bonus and Annual Bonus

Riverpoint Medical is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Riverpoint Medical is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.