Project Manager Global Labeling

TalentBurst, Inc; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBurst, Inc. is seeking a qualified Project Manager 3 Global Labelling to lead complex labelling initiatives for surgical systems in Sunnyvale, CA. You will manage cross-functional teams across regulatory, manufacturing, quality, and IT to plan, execute, and close labelling projects on time and budget.

The role emphasizes stakeholder communication, risk management, and process improvements, with up to 10% travel. A strong engineering background and medical device experience are required.

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree preferred; business or related field considered with experience.
• Minimum 5 years in medical device industry or equivalent.
• Experience in global regulatory, manufacturing, quality, IT, and logistics.
• Strong written and spoken communication across organizational levels.
• Highly organized with excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, communicate, and implement project plans; monitor progress and performance against plan.
• Identify scope, timeline, and resources for labelling projects across products and regions.
• Drive multiple parallel projects with cross-functional teams.
• Review labelling updates for regulatory alignment and content accuracy.
• Estimate costs, resources, and durations; monitor activities and allocate tasks.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams for resources and contributions.
• Conduct project meetings and report status to stakeholders.
• Analyze tools and processes; propose improvements; drive Six Sigma/Agile initiatives.
• Manage complex label content for diverse products; interact with vendors and NPI teams.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Six Sigma / Agile

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Tableau

Smartsheet

SAP

Microsoft 365

Agile project management tools

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager 3 Global Labelling
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Duration: 12 Months

Primary Function of Position

Client designs and manufactures highly complex surgical systems including cameras, instruments, and accessories for use in surgery.
We are looking for an individual to manage labelling projects associated with the development of these products.
The role is responsible for the development, planning, and execution of labelling projects that support Client business and operational goals.
The successful candidate will interface with cross-functional stakeholders across our organization to act as a central hub of knowledge to manage information, communications, tasks, and timelines.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for people, processes, and products, and strive to achieve positive customer experiences within global regulatory requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop, communicate, and implement project plans; monitor progress and performance against the plan; resolve problems, mitigate risk, and minimize delays.
• Identify scope, develop timeline, and align resources for labelling projects across multiple product lines and geographies to meet objectives.
• Drive multiple parallel projects with unique cross-functional team members.
• Review labelling updates for labelling content and accuracy to confirm alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Estimate costs, resources, and durations required to complete projects and tasks.
• Monitor activities, allocate resources, and assign tasks to ensure goals are met.
• Liaise with other areas in the organization to secure specialized resources and contributions for projects.
• Conduct project meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team.
• Work through complex scenarios with project staff to assist and/or benchmark strategies to solve problems.
• Analyzed and evaluate tools and processes; propose and implement accuracy and efficiency improvements.
• Foster continuous improvement by initiating and managing process improvement projects employing Six Sigma principles and/or Agile project management methodologies.
• Manage highly complex label content for Client diverse products (systems /capital equipment, software, instruments, and accessories).
• Interact with external and internal teams to drive labelling-related items and tasks to closure. Coordinate and support labelling activities with external print vendors, internal manufacturing stakeholders, and New Product Introduction (NPI) teams.

Skills, Experience, Education, & Training

• Minimum four-year Engineering degree (bachelor's degree or equivalent) preferred; business or related field may be considered commensurate to work experience.
• Minimum 5 years professional history working in a medical device industry or equivalent experiences.
• Experience working in a structured global business environment with multiple disciplines such as Regulatory, Manufacturing, Quality, Information Technology, and Logistics.
• Ability to digest, distribute, and adjust communications to various members and levels of the organization.
• Strong ability to communicate, verbally and written to internal and external customers in an organized manner.
• Self-starter who can independently thrive in a team environment to prioritize tasks and resolve problems.
• Highly organized with strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, and soft skills.
• Ability to build strong positive working relationships with radical candor.
• Enthusiastic individual with a passion to learn and develop project management and business skills.
• Familiar with Portfolio Management, Design Control, Risk Management, and Manufacturing Process Controls.
• Awareness of medical device regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Proficient user of Microsoft 365 or similar productivity tools.
• Proficient user of Tableau, Smartsheet, or similar project and data management software.
• Familiar with SAP, Agile, or similar enterprise software.
• Familiar with international, region-specific labelling requirements preferred.
• Familiar with a range of labelling methods preferred, such as thermal-transfer printing, pad printing, laser marking.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed to execute projects (approximately 10%).