Senior Project Manager - Hardware & Software (Life Sciences)

PerkinElmer; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Covaris, a PerkinElmer company, seeks a Principal Project Manager in Woburn, MA to lead complex hardware/software development programs for life sciences. You will drive planning, risk management, and cross‑functional collaboration to meet milestones and quality standards.

You will manage budgets, provide status reports, and lead phase/gate reviews while coordinating with Product Management, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Procurement. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or scientific field; 7+ years post‑college experience or Master’s with 5+ years.
• Minimum 5 years as a technical Project Manager leading hardware/software (instrument) development.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 and medical device development & certification.
• PMBOK familiarity; PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex hardware and software development projects in life sciences.
• Drive phase & gate reviews; ensure gate‑ready documentation.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams across product management, R&D, manufacturing, quality, procurement, marketing, and sales.
• Identify risks, develop mitigations, maintain risk register, and advise stakeholders.
• Monitor budgets and provide financial updates; propose cost optimizations.
• Communicate status in regular meetings and reports.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Agile methodologies

Six Sigma knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or scientific field

Master's degree in engineering or scientific field

Tools

PMBOK knowledge

PMP certification (preferred)

Job description

Covaris, a PerkinElmer company, seeks a Principal Project Manager in Woburn, MA to lead complex hardware/software development programs for life sciences. You will drive planning, risk management, and cross‑functional collaboration to meet milestones and quality standards.

You will manage budgets, provide status reports, and lead phase/gate reviews while coordinating with Product Management, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Procurement. Travel up to 10% may be required.