Project Manager

About the Company:My client is an award-winning medical technology company revolutionising healthcare by harnessing the power of microwave energy. Their goal is to enhance traditional treatments by leveraging the advantages of microwave technology to deliver precise, repeatable procedures that lead to better clinical outcomes. They are recognised as innovators in medical microwave technology, both for their own unique product line and as designers and manufacturers of customer-branded medical microwave equipment used in surgical ablation procedures.

About the Role:My client is seeking a Project Manager / Product Development Lead to join their dedicated and collaborative team. This role is ideal for a proactive, hands-on professional with a passion for product development who is eager to work across the entire product lifecycle. You’ll play a lead role in a dynamic team designing and manufacturing cutting-edge medical devices that make a positive impact on the world.

Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Lead the development of an innovative medical treatment platform, managing all phases including planning, specification, design, verification, validation, and transfer to manufacturing. Develop and adapt the project strategy in alignment with customer strategic needs.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain effective communication with customers, senior management, and project teams, providing clear oral and written updates and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Team Leadership: Effectively lead cross-functional project teams, including mechanical and electronics engineers, ensuring clear communication and alignment to meet project timelines and objectives.
• Project Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, schedules, and communication strategies to prioritise tasks and address escalations effectively.
• Risk Management: Identify project challenges, assess risks, and implement solutions to mitigate potential impacts.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure all project deliverables adhere to company quality management systems (QMS) and regulatory documentation standards.
• Resource Coordination: Manage internal and external resources, including suppliers, subcontractors, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Electronics-related subject, with experience in product development project management.

Required Skills:

• Proven track record in a product development environment (ideally on a medical device).
• Demonstrated project management experience leading a design engineering team and managing project scope, schedule, and ideally budget.
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills. Comfortable leading meetings with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Passionate about driving projects forward across departments, from initiation to completion.
• A motivated self-starter with the ability to problem solve, develop solutions, and escalate issues when needed.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working within the Medical Devices (preferred), pharmaceuticals, or other highly regulated sectors.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, particularly ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and IEC 60601.
• Formal Project Management training (e.g. Prince2 Practitioner, PMP).
• Driving license and flexibility for occasional travel.