Summary: The main function of a non IT project manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll out, etc or any other non IT based project. Seeking a Scrum Certified project manager, preferably with experience supporting medical device R&D projects.
Key Responsibilities: • Develop a high-level integrated milestone plan for the program and manages program change in accordance with the change management plan to control scope, quality, schedule, cost, and contracts • Utilize a modified Scrum framework to manage a cardiovascular medical device through the product development process according to quality system requirements • Act as Scrum Master and coordinate with the R&D leader/Product and the cross functional team to run sprints o Run intensive planning sessions to build the product back log o Work with the team and the R&D Leader/Product Owner to drive Sprint Planning, run stand- meetings, hold Sprint Reviews, and track metrics. • Establish, maintain, and influence program stakeholder relationships, expectations, and communications, both internal and external to the organization. • Meet Design Control requirements according to the Quality System o Coordinate and manage preparations for technical reviews, design control phase gate reviews. o Create and manage the Design History Files within the document system. Education and Experience: • Bachelor's Degree in in related field, Engineering degree preferred • 5+ years of hands-on experience managing large to midsize projects and/or programs of increasing complexity required
Additional Skills: • Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite and related project management systems (such as MS Project desktop, MS Project Online, MS Planner) • Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills • Strong leadership skills and ability to influence change • Experience in facilitating change, including collaboration with management and executive stakeholders • Experience within a regulated environment (preferably medical device) • Attention to detail
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $54.00/hr.
