Hardware Project Manager – Medical Device (Bedford, MA)
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Manager to join a high-performing team focused on Advanced Imaging products in the Philips Image Guided Therapy Devices (IGT-D) business. The role involves overseeing and coordinating multiple concurrent hardware project workstreams supporting the continued development and commercialization of our growing product portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate cross-functional design and operations teams to bring interrelated hardware projects through the full product development lifecycle, from definition through commercialization.
- Act as a key leadership stakeholder to align development teams on project goals, propose concrete project milestones, and drive accountability of both team members and external partners.
- Provide regularly updated project timelines with appropriate levels of detail for determining key risks and dependencies, tracking project deliverables, and clear ownership.
- Identify and assess project risks and opportunities, developing robust mitigation strategies while fostering a culture of thoughtful risk-taking with escalation to senior management when deemed necessary.
- Report to the Head of Optical & Systems, Advanced Imaging at Philips IGTD, and work alongside a talented and multidisciplinary team of Systems and Hardware Engineers.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product development, quality, operations, field service, and business stakeholders in this project leadership role.
- Help with the realization of medical device products that have a real impact on a large patient population, while further developing leadership and project management skills.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in a project management role with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
- PMP certification is a bonus, but not required.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex schedules and cross-functional teams.
- A strong understanding of product development processes and life cycle management and experience with medical device regulations, ISO 13485, and regulatory submission processes (e.g., 510(k)).
- Strong organizational and collaborative skills along with a strategic mindset for managing project risk, timelines, and resource allocations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to work efficiently with a variety of cross-functional stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
Skills
- Project Management
- Product Development Processes
- Medical Device Regulations
- ISO 13485
- Risk Management
- Communication Skills
Benefits
Details about our benefits can be found here.
Pay
The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered.
Schedule
This is an office-based role with the expectation of 5 days a week in the Bedford, MA office.