Project Manager, PMO

About the role

Location: Leesburg, VA or Allendale, NJ (10‑20% travel required). VB Spine is the largest privately held spine company and among the largest family‑owned medical technology companies in the world, dedicated to innovation, surgeon partnerships, and improving patient outcomes in spine care. As a Project Manager, PMO focused on New Product Development (NPD) within the Spine division, you will lead multi‑disciplinary project teams from Project Charter through Planning, Development, Verification & Validation, and Launch for spinal implants and instruments — ensuring projects are delivered on scope, schedule, cost, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the project charter and project management plan; direct, manage, monitor, and control the project.
• Meet with stakeholders to refine project scope, create detailed Work Breakdown Structures, and obtain management approval.
• Develop and manage detailed project Gantt charts; analyze critical path and major workstreams.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain project budgets in collaboration with supervisors and stakeholders.
• Develop and execute risk management plans — identify, analyze, and respond to project risks.
• Contribute to Procurement Management Plans and collaborate on the selection of partners.
• Estimate, acquire, and assign project team resources; define roles, responsibilities, and deliverables; provide feedback on team member performance.
• Develop and execute Stakeholder and Communications Management Plans.
• Build strong working relationships across internal and external teams while driving results under demanding timelines.
• Influence without direct authority and maintain high team morale.
• Incorporate end‑user feedback to refine scope and effectively communicate changes to stakeholders.
• Keep the customer at the heart of decision‑making and exercise sound judgment amid ambiguity.
• Oversee and coordinate team members and stakeholders across multiple VB Spine locations, including international sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 4+ years of relevant work experience.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Experience leading projects in a regulated industry; medical device experience preferred.
• Proficiency with project management tools: MS Project, Project for the Web, MS Teams, Power BI, Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead large team meetings.
• Strong emotional intelligence, conflict resolution skills, and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Ability to influence without authority and drive results in a matrixed environment.
• Growth mindset with the ability to learn quickly and adapt to change.

Pay

Competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, and performance. Typical pay range: $110,000 – $125,000 annually, with potential for bonuses, incentives, and benefits. Final compensation is determined on a case‑by‑case basis.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to grow within a fast‑paced, dynamic company.