Project (Design) Mgr 3

Primary Function of Position

The Project Manager within Portfolio Lifecycle Operations (PLO) is responsible for leading cross-functional, global project management activities across the full lifecycle of Intuitive’s multi-port product portfolio. Reporting to the Senior Manager of PLO, this role drives commercialization readiness, oversees product introduction and obsolescence workflows, and ensures alignment across commercial, operational, and technical functions.



Essential Job Duties

Manage project deliverables and launch execution through established product design control processes to support regional expansion of Intuitive’s multi-port products to existing and new install bases.

Partner with global cross-functional teams—including Regulatory, Quality, Logistics, Trade Compliance, PMO, and regional commercial teams—to ensure launch alignment and readiness.

Develop project timelines, critical paths, and risk mitigation plans; escalate threats to commercialization as needed.

Facilitate core team forums to ensure visibility into risks, dependencies, and decision-making.

Evaluate regional regulatory and compliance requirements and coordinate development of scalable processes.

Serve as central project manager for first-time market entry to facilitate introduction of multi-port systems and market broad adoption of Intuitive’s products.

Lead Approved Product List (APL) project operations to ensure successful launch and downstream operations, including final product design control and import readiness, and hyper-care support for initial order processing.

Drive creation of tools, processes, and systems that improve lifecycle operations and operational excellence.

Lead analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs), synthesize operational insights, and develop clear, compelling presentations for executive leadership using software and data analysis tools.



Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree required.

Minimum 2 years in medical device project management or related function (regulatory, logistics, operations, etc.).

Minimum 4 years in business process development, operational excellence, or change management.

Demonstrated, advanced project management expertise with proven ability to drive complex, global, cross-functional programs with disciplined execution, rigorous planning, and strong risk management.

Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills.

Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment.

Fluency in English; availability for international cross-time zone meetings.



Required Education and Training

This position typically requires a minimum of 6 years of related experience with a University degree; or 4 years experience and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 2 years experience; or equivalent experience.



Working Conditions

Set Schedule, onsite as defined by leadership.



Preferred Skills and Experience

Extensive knowledge of international medical device markets, with required expertise in medical device design control and downstream logistics operations.

Expertise in project performance analysis and market evaluation, including the use of software and data-analysis tools to automate performance evaluation and generate actionable insights.

Experience with complex regulated hardware/software systems.

Strong technical project management capability, including understanding of engineering dependencies and change processes.

Experience collaborating with Product Management to translate market and customer insights into lifecycle execution.

Familiarity with PLM systems and product configuration management.

Experience with commercialization requirements in global regulated markets (e.g. Japan, China, European Union, United Kingdom).

A master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration is strongly preferred.

PMP certification preferred.