Project Manager, Senior Staff

Confluent Medical Technologies; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Confluent Medical Technologies in Austin, TX seeks a Sr. Staff Project Manager to lead complex medical device programs from concept through commercialization. You will scope, plan, execute, and close projects, manage budgets and cross-functional teams, and communicate progress with executive stakeholders.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Engineering (MS preferred), PMP or similar certification, and 8+ years of regulated PM experience. Travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience scoping, planning, executing and closing medical device projects.
• Knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and communication.
• Ability to define and manage scope across the product development life cycle.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Experience with Stage Gate product development processes.
• Strong presentation and reporting of project metrics, progress, and risks.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Scope, plan, execute, and close medical device projects.
• Lead cross-functional teams through Stage Gate processes.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and risks.
• Present project metrics to stakeholders during reviews.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and internal teams.
• Communicate status clearly and escalate issues as needed.
• Travel up to 20% as required.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Risk management

Scope management

Cross-functional leadership

Stage Gate process

Metrics reporting

Communication

Customer relationship

Presentation skills

Travel flexibility

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering preferred

PMP Certification preferred

Professional Project Management Certificate preferred

8+ years PM experience in regulated environment

Job description

Job Description:

Confluent Medical Technologies is a financially healthy and rapidly growing medical device company whose employees are passionate about providing life‑saving solutions to our customers through a collaborative and high‑impact work environment. Our environment reflects a culture of growth, leadership, and innovation in which our employees can directly impact the world by doing work that truly matters.

We are looking for a Sr. Staff, Project Manager to join our team in beautiful Austin, Texas.

As a uniquely qualified candidate, you will possess:

• Prior experience scoping, planning, executing, and closing medical device projects.
• Knowledge of project management basics including; scheduling building, tracking, management, and communication. Budget management, Risk management.
• Ability to define and manage scope across the product development life cycle. Establishment, organization, facilitation, and effective follow‑up for cross‑functional team meetings.
• Strengths in relationship building through technical know‑how; able to lead SME’S through influence & credibility.
• Ability to lead teams through a systematic Stage Gate product development process.
• Experience organizing and presenting key project metrics, progress, and risks during Project Reviews.
• Ability to multi‑tasks between projects as directed by Program Manager and VP. Capable of performing under the pressure of multiple competing deadlines while maintaining a cooperative and constructive working relationship with colleagues is essential.
• Outstanding verbal & written communication skills.
• Experience and savvy in dealing with external customers.
• Ability to forge strong, transparent customer relationships while also protecting Confluent’s interest. Skilled at customer negotiation and ensuring common understanding of requirements & expectations.
• Strong presentation capabilities including ability to develop and deliver formal communications.
• Ability to quickly & constructively respond to the unexpected, balance tact, negotiation, and directness.
• Ability to develop insight into internal & external business models, performance metrics, & financial drivers.
• Strong Ability to manage project budgets.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Education and Experience:

• BS Degree in Engineering
• MS Degree in Engineering preferred.
• PMP Certification and/or Professional Project Management Certificate preferred.
• 8+ years of project management experience in a regulated environment.

C onfluent Medical Technologies is dedicated to working collaboratively with our customers, taking their projects from rapid prototype into high volume production. Our unparalleled technical expertise, proven experience and partnership with our clients has allowed us to perfect the process necessary to deliver world‑class medical devices through innovative material science, engineering, and manufacturing. Our primary capabilities include: Nitinol components and tubing, balloon expandable stents and catheters, complex catheters, biomedical textiles, and high precision polymer tubing. We take pride in our position as the leader in the medical technology space and are driven by a passion to create products that our clients have envisioned for their customers.

We regret that we are unable to sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on time‑limited visa status for this position.

Confluent Medical Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.