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Senior Project Manager, New Product Development (Medical Devices)
Location: Irvine, CA, On-site/Hybrid
Rate: $55/hr
Contract: 12-Months with strong potential to extend/convert to perm.
About The Role
The Senior Project Manager, New Product Development will lead cross-functional projects supporting the development and commercialization of new and enhanced hemodynamic monitoring products, accessories, and disposables. This role is responsible for managing projects end-to-end—from early development through clinical evaluation, operational readiness, and market launch—while ensuring strict adherence to quality systems, design controls, and regulatory requirements.
You will partner closely with engineering, clinical, quality, regulatory, and operations teams to drive on-time delivery, manage risk, align resources, and support the team's commitment to best-in-class product quality and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Irvine, CA, On-site/Hybrid
Rate: $55/hr
Contract: 12-Months with strong potential to extend/convert to perm.
About The Role
The Senior Project Manager, New Product Development will lead cross-functional projects supporting the development and commercialization of new and enhanced hemodynamic monitoring products, accessories, and disposables. This role is responsible for managing projects end-to-end—from early development through clinical evaluation, operational readiness, and market launch—while ensuring strict adherence to quality systems, design controls, and regulatory requirements.
You will partner closely with engineering, clinical, quality, regulatory, and operations teams to drive on-time delivery, manage risk, align resources, and support the team's commitment to best-in-class product quality and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead one or more medium to large-scale new product development projects within a broader program, ensuring compliance with Quality Systems and Design Control processes
- Own all aspects of project execution, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, communication, and resource planning
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans; proactively manage changes and dependencies
- Facilitate the creation and approval of project business cases and support prioritization across multiple initiatives
- Lead core team and stakeholder meetings, driving clear decision-making, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Communicate project status, risks, and data to stakeholders through clear, timely reporting
- Serve as a project management subject matter expert, providing guidance and mentoring to peers
- Build strong relationships across a matrixed organization using influence, emotional intelligence, and transparency
- Drive teams toward effective problem-solving while maintaining momentum in the face of obstacles or change
- Bachelor’s degree required; Engineering or related technical field preferred (Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, etc.)
- 2–5 years of hands-on experience managing new product development and/or complex projects
- Solid understanding of medical device development, product lifecycle management, and regulated environments
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams within matrixed organizations
- Demonstrated track record of delivering projects on time and meeting business objectives
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to balance competing priorities and influence across multiple functional groups
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite and project management tools
- PMP certification is a plus
Salary : $55