Technical Project Manager

TEKsystems; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

TEKsystems in Alameda, CA is seeking a Contract Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams through the full lifecycle of low-to-moderate complexity projects in medical device development.

You will coordinate day-to-day program activities, manage detailed project plans, budgets, risks, and deliverables, and present progress to senior leadership, ensuring milestones are met and products reach commercialization on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree required.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of design controls and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage one or more projects through lifecycle with low-to-moderate complexity.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate day-to-day program activities.
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
• Prepare and present written and oral progress reports to leadership.
• Ensure milestones are met and products reach commercialization on time.

Skills

Project management

R&D

Medical Device

Design Control

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Job description

Description

• Responsible for managing 1 or more projects with low to moderate complexity through the complete project lifecycle involving functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing products.
• Coordinates day-to-day program activities.
• Fulfills role of team leader of cross-functional teams to coordinate and execute detailed plans for new product or product improvement development and successful commercialization.
• Analyzes and influences resources across the organization to ensure programs meet their agreed upon milestones and deliverables.
• Represents the program to the organization, reports progress on various project activities, and collaborates with team members on program recommendations, risks, and resolution of issues to senior leadership team.
• Manage creation of detailed project plans, resource and budget management, schedule management, project risk assessments, and project documentation for stage gate reviews or similar.
• Accountable for total project scope; completion within budget constraints and scheduled completion date.
• Recognize the broader implications of actions and proposals on the final project outcome
• Lead cross‑functional teams to execute projects with problem solving methodology
• Drive teams to meet milestones and deliverables established in project planning and agreed upon with senior leadership
• Prepare and present written and oral reports and other presentations to internal and external audiences, including cross functional management.
• Clearly define and manage project scope. Develop and manage project plan to meet deliverables. Identify key milestones for project status reporting.
• Leads the creation and updates of detailed project plans, schedule management, and project documentation including design history files in accordance with internal design control requirements & stage gate reviews or similar.
• Lead cross-functional teams in execution of project scope by identifying tasks, creating and tracking project schedule.
• Drive cross-functional teams to meet milestones and deliverables established in project planning and agreed upon with senior leadership
• Prepare and present project progress reports to keep management and team informed
• Under supervision, may create and deliver project review presentation to Business Unit leadership as necessary
• Perform/Lead project risk assessment & propose & manage appropriate mitigations.
• Identify problems and work with cross-functional team to resolve them
• Tracks and presents budget variances, and recommends contingency options
• Collaborate with representatives from appropriate functional areas across the Division to meet project objectives.
• Creates a work environment that supports team effectiveness.
• Under supervision, assists with the decision-making process within a cross-functional team.
• Communicates with all levels of the organization in order to represent the objectives, risks, and needs for the program.
• Lead activities across numerous functions to meet the objectives of a given program including scope, budget, and schedule.
• In partnership with the Program Manager, identifies opportunities for improving overall performance of the program.
• Complies with worldwide medical device regulations including U.S. FDA, company policies and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Skills

Project management, R&D, Medical Device, Design Control, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing

Top Skills Details

Project management,R&D,Medical Device,Design Control,Systems Engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Must have 4 years Bachelor of Science degree

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Alameda, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Alameda,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

*San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:* Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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*Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):* We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.