Technical Project Manager II

About the role

The Technical Project Manager II will work a hybrid schedule based in our Andover, MA office. This position is responsible for managing software projects throughout the product development life cycle in accordance with internal processes and external standards.

Responsibilities

• “Face of the software project team.” Contribute to the overall project planning.
• Responsible for software project planning, execution, and closure to achieve project objectives (scope, schedule, cost, quality).
• Establish goals and objectives with the software project team, track progress against objectives, and implement corrective actions as required.
• Lead, motivate, and guide the software project team. Collaborate with other cross-functional team members and managers to achieve key results.
• Ensure that the software project team understands and supports the project scope and milestones. Engage the software project team to keep the project on track. Facilitate timely decisions and create escalations to the cross-functional project team / management as needed.
• Apply project management best practices while ensuring compliance to internal processes and external standards.
• Create and manage software DHF deliverables and other required documentation.
• Transparent communication of software project status, achievements, risks, impediments, dependencies, mitigation strategies, schedule, etc. to the cross-functional project team and other key stakeholders. Ensure and demonstrate predictability of the software development activities.
• Lead and coordinate activities with external partners, suppliers, and other Draeger entities to ensure that work is delivered as needed for assigned software projects.
• Align with global peers of other Draeger entities on best practices.
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; Master's degree a plus.
• Background in Engineering or Computer Science preferred.
• 5+ years relevant experience with medical device development and/or in a regulated, process-oriented development environment.
• 1-3 years relevant experience in software project management, project management, or program management of one or more complex projects with multiple stakeholders and global teams.
• Previous experience in agile software development highly preferred.
• Knowledge of various standards for medical devices (e.g. IEC 62304, ISO 14971, ISO 13485, …).
• Contractor and supplier management a plus.
• Experience in the field of patient monitoring a plus.

Skills

• Solid understanding of project management fundamentals.
• Broad technical knowledge (software, electronics, mechanics).
• Leadership qualities.
• Skilled in managing and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal).
• Ability to work together with others and in a team atmosphere; while displaying civility, cordiality, friendliness, empathy, etc.
• Ability to focus on details, recall/retain information, make decisions.
• Ability to analyze project constraints and dependencies and implement risk mitigations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with varying amounts of individual responsibilities, conflict resolution, redirected priorities, etc.

Pay

The targeted pay range for this position is typically between $94,400 - $113,300. The base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. This position is eligible for annual bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Over 4 weeks of paid time off, plus holidays and parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program
• Select locations also offer free parking, an on-site gym, cafeteria, and game room