Project Manager - E2E R&D

Real Staffing; California (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave

Job summary

Real Staffing is looking for a proactive Project Manager to join their medical device R&D team in California. This critical role involves overseeing project tracking and execution across hardware development for product releases.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in project management with strong knowledge of medical device design controls. Responsibilities include detailed project planning, accountability across teams, and compliance with regulations.

Competitive benefits package is offered, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience, preferably in medical device or regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of medical device design controls and their application to hardware development.
• Experience with hardware configuration management and version control processes.
• Proven ability to drive execution, track deliverables, and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead project tracking and execution for hardware development across product releases.
• Build and manage detailed project plans, ensuring clear ownership, timelines, and deliverables.
• Provide regular status updates, risk identification, and mitigation plans to program leadership.

Skills

Project management experience

Medical device design controls

MS Project

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Proactive approach

Tools

MS Project

Project planning tools

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly proactive Project Manager to support hardware‑focused initiatives within a medical device R&D program. This role is critical to improving execution discipline across hardware deliverables, ensuring timelines, ownership, and milestones are clearly defined, tracked, and communicated.

The ideal candidate will bring strong project management fundamentals, hands‑on experience with medical device design controls, and the ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project tracking and execution for hardware development across two product releases within the same product family
• Build and manage detailed project plans (MS Project), ensuring clear ownership, timelines, and deliverables
• Drive accountability across cross‑functional teams, identifying gaps and ensuring work is completed on schedule
• Provide regular status updates, risk identification, and mitigation plans to program leadership
• Support hardware design control activities, ensuring compliance with medical device regulations
• Oversee configuration management for hardware components, including version control and change tracking
• Partner with software PM and cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure alignment across workstreams
• Break down complex priorities into actionable tasks and clear execution plans

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience, preferably in medical device or regulated environments
• Strong knowledge of medical device design controls and their application to hardware development
• Experience with hardware configuration management and version control processes
• Advanced proficiency in MS Project and project planning tools
• Proven ability to drive execution, track deliverables, and manage competing priorities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Self‑starter with a hands‑on, proactive approach (minimal oversight required)

Preferred Qualifications

• End‑to‑end product launch experience in R&D environments
• Experience supporting product commercialization and qualification
• Background in downstream activities, including supply chain integration and product release execution
• Experience managing hardware and/or hardware‑software integrated programs

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for benefits such as health insurance, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.