Senior Technical Project Manager

Dexcom Inc.; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Growth opportunities

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dexcom, Inc. is seeking a Technical Program Manager for the Data Platform to drive end-to-end software programs in a highly regulated medical device environment.

You will manage frequent releases for multiple data platform components and work with cross-functional teams to deliver new features that empower clinicians and patients to take control of health. You will develop and track project plans, lead meetings with executives and partners, coordinate resources across software, QA, Regulatory,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 5–8 years of related experience, or Master’s degree with 2–5 years, or PhD with 0–2 years.
• Experience driving end-to-end software projects in a regulated environment, preferably medical devices.
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership across software, QA, Regulatory, and Operations.
• Experience with Agile development and project management tools like Jira; proficient in MS Office, Smartsheet, and Visio/Lucidchart.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end program activities for complex software projects from concept to regulatory filing and commercialization.
• Develop, track, and report on project plans, schedules, risks, change control, and deliverables to teams and management.
• Lead program status meetings with cross-functional teams, executives, and external partners with clear communication.
• Coordinate activities and resources across software development, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations while setting priorities.
• Ensure compliance with internal medical device design controls and regulatory requirements for the program.

Skills

End-to-end program management

Regulated environment experience

Agile development

Jira

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Master’s degree in related field

PhD (optional)

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

Visio/Lucidchart

Job description

Meet the team:

Founded in 1999, Dexcom, Inc. provides continuous glucose monitoring technology to help patients and their clinicians better manage diabetes. Since our inception, we have focused on better outcomes for patients, caregivers, and clinicians by delivering solutions for people with diabetes - while empowering our community to take control of diabetes.

As a member of the Technical Program Management team for Dexcom’s Data Platform, you will be part of a fast-paced environment with a front row seat in helping deliver programs with new and exciting features aimed at empowering people to take control of their health.

In this role, you will be managing frequent releases for multiple data platform components while working with a passionate cross-functional team within a highly regulated environment.

Where you come in:

• You will be responsible for managing and driving end-to-end program management activities for complex software projects from concept to regulatory filing, and commercialization.
• You will develop, track and report on project plans, detailed project schedules, critical path analysis, project and product risks, change control requests, and project deliverables to management and cross functional teams.
• You will lead project and status meetings with internal cross-functional teams, executives and external partners with confidence and clear communication.
• You will coordinate activities and tasks as well as resources across all departments including, software development and testing teams, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations while providing guidance to these groups on priorities and schedules.
• You will be responsible for compliance to internal medical device design control and product development process as well as regulatory requirements for all aspects of the program.
• You will positively motivate teams to ensure successful project completion.

What makes you successful:

• You will have a strong technical background and experience in project management ideally in a regulated environment. Experience in the medical device industry is a plus.
• You must possess excellent project management skills, including demonstrated ability to develop and manage a project with a detailed schedule, dependencies with other components or projects, establish priorities, work towards strict deadlines and be able to control several projects with various technologies and in various stages of development simultaneously.
• You will possess excellent communication skills with the ability to information clearly and effectively through informal and formal documents and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• You will have experience with Agile development methodologies and practices as well as the product development process.
• You will possess knowledge and experience working with software development tools such as Jira that provide bug/issue tracking and project management functions and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, and Visio/Lucid Chart is required.
• You will be strong initiative, self-driven to deliver results without daily supervision.
• You must be highly collaborative and able to work in a team-based environment.
• You must have strong organizational skills, team building and team leadership skills.
• You must have the ability to manage conflict professionally, strong “can do” attitude.

What you’ll get:

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Travel Required:

• 5-15%

Experience and Education Requirements:

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 5- 8 years related experience or Master’s degree and 2-5 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 0-2 years experience

Remote Workplace:

Your location will be a home office; you are not required to live within commuting distance of your assigned Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120km). If you reside within commuting distance of a Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120km) a hybrid working environment may be available. Ask about our Flex workplace option.

Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dexcom’s AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dexcom Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

Salary:

$105,800.00 - $176,300.00