Technical Project Manager

Engenious Design; Prairie Village (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-focused company in Kansas City is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead product development projects in the medical device industry. This full-time position requires strong leadership and communication skills, along with a relevant engineering degree. You will collaborate with a diverse team to bring innovative medical devices from concept to market. A background in new product development and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead a team of engineers and designers to deliver on product development.
• Experience in new product development with a record of bringing product to market.
• A few years of experience in new product development as engineer or technical lead.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects by efficiently creating a project plan.
• Quickly learn about the medical device industry.
• Work closely with various engineers to develop new products.
• Manage schedules and budgets effectively.
• Foster a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical Acumen

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in relevant engineering background (e.g. Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, Software)

Job description

TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER

The Engenious Technical Project Manager traverses multiple disciplines advancing the project by all possible means. Efficiency might be their middle name. They are a 10 on the attention-to-detail scale and constantly notice details that others miss. Technical acumen and ability to figure things out is a must! They thrive on variety, sense of urgency, and don’t need an instruction book. They can collaborate better than synchronized swimmers while acting as stabilizing and forward-thinking influencers amidst the ups and downs of product development.

This is a role well suited to an ambitious professional, looking for the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead The Projects by efficiently creating a project plan and do anything to advance the project along!
• Quickly Learn About the Medical Device Industry working on experimental medical devices and applying your existing expertise to great use
• Work in a Close Team with Electrical, Mechanical, Software, and Test Engineers, concepting, designing, debugging, and analyzing
• Develop New Products from concept to commercialization, be part of creating new medical devices and electromechanical products
• Manage Schedule and Budgets by keeping design projects moving forward toward fast and successful completion
• Be In the Mix on Technical Challenges by contacting the customer and internal team for efficient resolution
• Foster A Collaborative, team problem-solving culture
• Demonstrate Tact and Maturity when dealing with a wide variety of people, act as a mature, stabilizing influence
• Exhibit Excellent Communication skills
• Exemplify A High Level of Situational Awareness (self-aware and others-aware)
• Cultivate A Sense of Urgency, importance, and attention to detail across all aspects of our work
• Maintain Team Focus on the right things and change focus when necessary

Position Details:

• This is a full-time, permanent position. This position works from our Kansas City based office during core business hours.

Required skills to have for the success of this role:

• Ability to lead a team of engineers and designers to deliver on product development commitments
• Degree in a relevant engineering background (e.g Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, Software)
• Experience in new product development with a demonstrable record of bringing product to market
• A few years of experience in new product development (as engineer or technical lead)
• Demonstrated experience and success in leading medium and large, sophisticated projects/programs
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated abilities to flourish in a fast paced, problem-solving environment.

Nice to Haves:

• Medical device experience is preferred but any product development experience is applicable.