Senior Medical Instrumentation Program Lead

Werfen; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Werfen in the United States is seeking a seasoned Project Leader to plan and manage a large, multi‑functional product development portfolio, including hardware, software, and sustaining projects. The role requires strong leadership across R&D, marketing, quality, and operations to drive results and align with business strategy.

You will supervise program and project managers, forecast outcomes, manage design controls, and lead Agile initiatives while coordinating risk management and vendor

Qualifications

• BS in STEM or MS/MBA; coursework in management is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience with at least 5 years in leadership or project management.
• Experience in development and release of a medical instrumentation product is desirable.
• PM certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and team leadership to one or more project teams.
• Plan, schedule, and manage scope, milestones, and resources.
• Lead project execution, reviews, and deliverables within governance and design control.
• Coordinate risk, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Communicate with executive management on status and strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Mentoring

Conflict management

Communication skills

Team player

Design Control

Education

BS in STEM

MS/MBA

Job description

Werfen in the United States is seeking a seasoned Project Leader to plan and manage a large, multi‑functional product development portfolio, including hardware, software, and sustaining projects. The role requires strong leadership across R&D, marketing, quality, and operations to drive results and align with business strategy.

You will supervise program and project managers, forecast outcomes, manage design controls, and lead Agile initiatives while coordinating risk management and vendor