R & D Project Manager

Would you like to work in an international environment where you’ll make a difference every day? At Permobil, we’re looking for game-changers to join us as we innovate for individuals and develop the world’s most advanced assistive solutions.

At Permobil, the people who use our products come first. Our purpose is to create advanced assistive solutions that make the lives of adults and children living with disabilities more enriching. Our people are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver innovations that improve lives. We are a sustainable and responsible business committed to continuous improvement, and our customers can trust us to provide market-leading solutions driven by insights-based clinical data.
Lead cross-functional project teams to complete product development and sustaining projects from planning through implementation. An appropriate candidate must be a flexible, self-directed, organized, dependable, proactive, and persistent project leader. He/she must effectively plan and manage projects, lead, and coach project team members, solve problems, and make decisions with limited oversight.
Key Duties:
Plan and execute multiple projects from concept and scoping to successful completion, including the launch of products in intended markets to ensure a complete development portfolio.
General Project Management (forming project teams, financial budgeting, assigning & tracking tasks, identifying & mitigating project risks, facilitating problem solving, etc.).
Facilitate planning workshops to construct detailed project schedules, scaling exercises appropriately for the associated complexity of the given initiative.
Lead weekly project ‘Tier’ sessions, ensuring adherence to critical path. Prompt and support problem solving when deviations from plan occur.
Support to fellow project managers as needed to secure successful implementation of development portfolio.
Reporting to suitable steering group(s) with regular cadence to provide transparent communication of project status and issues as well as implementation of actions given by said steering group. Request support when needed.
Initiating and participating in continuous improvement of processes and development practices to further enhance capacity, predictability, capability, and quality.
Support in the improvement of the Product Development Process (PDP), inclusive of the associated tools, templates, and forms required. Revise the Quality Management System (QMS) accordingly.

Authority & Responsibilities:
Effectively organize and lead cross-functional project teams using project management and leadership skills. Using strong communication skills and attention to details, direct the activities of internal and external team members to meet project objectives.
Plan, monitor and coordinate project tasks, as well as maintain and update project plans and schedules.
Independently manage a diverse scope of projects with limited supervision. Project types may include, but are not limited to, new product or technology introductions, enhancing product features & design to meet user or market needs, addressing quality issues, reducing costs, and ensuring continued compliance to applicable regulations.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferred.
PMP certification (or equivalent), preferred.
4 years of related work experience.
2 years of project management experience.
Experience with project management software and Microsoft Suite applications.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and negotiate with a diverse group of cross-functional stakeholders in Marketing, R&D, QA, Regulatory, Sourcing, Finance, and Operations.
Well-versed in Medical Device development.
Strong communication skills and attention to details.
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time, as needed.

Why Permobil is a great next step for you!

1. You’ll make a difference. Every day

Everything we do leads to understanding and improving the lives of our users. Through our evidence-based innovation, we make a difference to people’s lives.

2. You’ll make your mark as part of our future

We collaborate with colleagues across borders to Innovate for Individuals. The impact you make personally could lead change around the world.

3. You’ll feel welcome from day one

We’re known for being great colleagues, who are collaborative, fun and at the cutting-edge. Everyone in the Permobil family cares as much as you do about making a positive difference.

4. You can have a lifestyle you love

you’re always close to nature, yet never far from civilization. We want everyone who works for us to have a lifestyle they love – at work and beyond.

Who you are
You are passionate, innovative, and ambitious. You want to make a difference for others and feel fulfilled when you can see the link between the work you do and positive improvements in the lives of others. You search out opportunities and are prepared to go off the beaten track to chase your dreams. You don’t follow the herd – you find new ways of working and go where you see potential to make your mark. You are a pioneer, a revolutionary, a game-changer and you are who we’re looking for.

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More about Permobil

Permobil founder Dr. Per Uddén believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, for over 50 years, Permobil has held fast to that belief. Permobil is a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, passionate about better understanding our users’ needs and improving their quality of life through state-of-the-art healthcare solutions. Today, those solutions include power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, power assist, and manual wheelchairs.

Permobil is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB, and is headquartered in Sweden. Permobil has 1600 team members in more than 15 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company’s storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com.

Fun facts about us: One of our products was 1 of 100 best inventions in Time magazine in 2021
https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2021/
https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2021/6112517/permobil-explorer-mini/