Project Manager - Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a Project Manager for the Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium to support the FDA PDC program, allocate resources, and provide grant support for pediatric medtech commercialization.

The role involves managing new and existing portfolio projects with PDC leaders, industry vendors, clinician innovators, and other stakeholders to ensure timely, within-scope delivery and quality. Strong communication and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Three years of relevant program or project support experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops project plans and timelines to ensure tasks are completed on schedule.
• Manages project budgets when applicable and ensures financial goals are met.
• Leads project team meetings and provides direction to team members.
• Monitors project progress and addresses any issues that arise.
• Communicates project status updates to stakeholders and senior management.
• Ensures project deliverables meet quality standards and are delivered on time.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Project management certification

Job description

Overview:

The Project Manager for the Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium assists in running and operating the FDA PDC program to administer resources and grant support to pediatric medical technologies in need of commercialization support. Additionally, the Project Manager manages new and existing portfolio projects with PDC leaders, medtech industry vendors, clinician innovators, and other relevant stakeholders. Operationally, the Project Manager runs and operates external grant opportunities, annual events, and meeting with pediatric medtech companies as well as operating innovation education programs, workshops, and PDC initiatives. Experience in related programs or projects will be required and will need to be demonstrated in a cover letter in order to be considered.

MPDC Website Job Description Summary:

Leads cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and monitor projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope, budget, and quality parameters.

Job Description: Essential Functions:

Develops project plans and timelines to ensure tasks are completed on schedule. Manages project budgets when applicable and ensures financial goals are met. Leads project team meetings and provides direction to team members. Monitors project progress and addresses any issues that arise. Communicates project status updates to stakeholders and senior management. Ensures project deliverables meet quality standards and are delivered on time.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field, or equivalent experience, required. Master's Degree, preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)

Certifications:

Project management certification, preferred.

Skills:

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written skills. Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to multitask and efficiently provide time management. Collaborative and team-oriented with the ability to work well independently.

Experience:

Three years of relevant program or project support, required.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel, Standing FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Decision Making, Interpreting Data, Repetitive hand/arm use CONTINUOUSLY: Problem solving, Sitting, Walking Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified)

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

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