Programme Manager (fully remote)
A leading medical device manufacturer who are known for their R&D and Product Development capabilities, are looking for a Programme Manager to join their team. With R&D and manufacturing facilities in the UK and USA, they design, develop, and manufacture a range of cutting-edge class IIb+ medical devices, and are looking for someone to be responsible for overseeing global project progress, and serve as the main point of contract for customers during the product development process.
The Programme Manager will be responsible for managing overall project cost, schedule, and risk and opportunity management. The successful Programme Manager will be engaging with cross-functional teams and customers globally. Reporting into Engineering Director, you will have a real impact on the development of products and projects globally.
This is a fully remote role, from anywhere within the UK, but circa 25% of the role is travelling – internationally and globally. Due to the time differences between UK and USA, occasional out of hours meetings will also be required.
Experience:
Experienced Project/Program Manager
Experience in the medical device industry
Experience with medical device standards, i.e. ISO 13485, FDA, MBR etc.
Experience leading large, complex, cross-functional teams on concurrent design, development, and manufacturing activities
Degree educated in a relevant discipline (i.e. an engineering degree)
Ideally hold a formal project management qualification (PMP or Prince 2)
Excellent communication skills