Project Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join our thriving UK medical device manufacturing company to work within our Design and Development Department. We are looking to recruit a Project Manager who will be responsible for managing the development projects for Research and Development (R&D) and Product Development. They will oversee, manage and prioritise project tasks, manage timelines within agreed project plans and communicate status to all stakeholders whilst ensuring projects are implemented in accordance with appropriate regulatory and marketing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery for new and improved products in accordance with the specified technical, quality, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Generate project plans and actively track and maintain them to ensure the timely delivery of projects and alignment with business goals.
• Ensure that the project information is well maintained; for example, budget costs, folders, linked projects.
• Ensure compliance with FDA/NPMA/ISO 13485, as well as supporting Medical Device Directive/Regulations documentation.

Desirable Experience / Qualifications

• Degree or qualification in project management or equivalent level qualification.
• Minimum 5 years experience working within medical device or other relevant industry.

Key Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to build good working relationships.
• Able to negotiate.
• Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Able to multitask and prioritise workload.
• Able to make decisions.
• Able to work independently as well as within a team.
• Able to work effectively across a number of interrelated departments.
• Self-motivated.
• Keen and willing to learn.
• Have a can-do attitude with an enthusiastic approach to work.
• IT literate: Microsoft Office.
• Methodical, organised and structured approach to work.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to gather, evaluate, critically interpret and communicate information.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Able to work in a safe manner complying with Health and Safety Legislation.
• Able to function in a highly regulatory environment with a focus on compliance.
• Able to act in a fair and reasonable way.
• High level of commitment.
• Flexibility to work additional hours if required to support the business needs.

Hours of Work

40 hours per week (flexibility available for start and finish times), Monday to Friday.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to deliver exceptional results. We assess all applications based on skills, qualifications and experience, ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment process.