Research and Development Project Manager

Job Title

Senior Project Manager R&D

San Clemente, CA 92673

12+ Months (Extendable)

Pay Rate: $55.00 - 57.26/hr on W2

The Senior Project Manager oversees enterprise type projects. Projects are often complex in nature, larger in scope and could require multiple resources spanning multiple facilities. The Senior Project Manager will support the Consumables R&D department for the Infusion, Oncology, Vascular Access, and Pain Management business units. The Senior Project Manager will be expected to interface with multiple functional groups such as Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, R&D, Medical, Supply Chain and others at multiple sites.

Interacts with Directors, VPs and Executives for status updates.

• Plan the project
• Define the scope of the project in collaboration with management and technical lead
• Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project
• Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project
• Develop a schedule that effectively allocates the resources to the activities
• Review and revise the project schedule with management and stakeholders as needed
• Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion

• Staff the project
• In consultation with the appropriate manager(s), recruit and select staff with appropriate skills for the project activities

• Implement the project
• Execute the project according to the project plan
• Develop forms and records to document project activities
• Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured
• Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project
• Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards

• Control the project
• Write reports on the project for management and stakeholders
• Ensure that all financial records for the project are compliant and up to date

• Evaluate the project
• Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality
• Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase
• Work on special assignments as they arise

• Detail oriented and ability to organize large amounts of work and data
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and how to apply them
• Familiar with design control concepts
• Familiar with manufacturing processes and equipment
• Experience working in an FDA regulated environment
• Proficient in Microsoft tools (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
• Clear and timely communication via appropriate tools and techniques
• Collaborative with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions
• Influence others to achieve results in the best interest of the organization
• Assess situations to determine importance, urgency and risks; make timely decisions
• Set priorities, develop work schedules, monitor progress, and track details
• Determine strategies to move the organization forward; set goals and implement actions
• Assess problems, gather information, generate solutions, and make recommendations

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• 4+ years experience
• This is largely a sedentary role
• Professional office environment; standard office equipment used
• Typically requires travel