Job Title: Medical Devices Program Manager Unit : Surgical Research & Development Location : Remote Duration : 6-12 Months Job Objectives / Purpose Plan and oversee the allocation of resources and coordination of activities related to the development of surgical digital medical devices within Surgical R&D, utilizing the global Product Development Process (PDP), associated systems, and tools. Key Activities / Responsibilities Lead Project Execution : Oversee the creation and execution of the project plan, work breakdown structure, timeline (MS Project), budget, and capital plan as needed. Adjust budget forecasts as necessary. Provide Expertise : Offer technical insight and project management proficiency to various program areas to ensure proper focus and progress. Project Leadership : Act as the program leader for ophthalmic digital medical device projects (including Cloud-based software and user applications). Collaborate with Stakeholders : Work closely with the Commercial team and key project members to gather Voice of Customer (VOC) insights for product design and development. Team Management : Oversee team activities using Agile software development methodologies such as Sprint and Scrum. Business Case Development : Partner with the Commercial team to develop business cases for new projects, including forecasts, cost estimates, pricing, and development expenses. Resource Coordination : Identify and negotiate functional resources to build an appropriate cross-functional project team. Risk Management : Create and maintain project and technical risk assessments. Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and manage risks to resolution. Effective Communication : Keep R&D management, Commercial, Quality, Regulatory, and other relevant functions informed of project status and aligned with project deliverables. Issue Escalation : Alert management promptly of any issues that may delay project timelines, enabling timely action. Propose solutions to minimize project impact. Design Compliance : Plan, coordinate, and conduct formal and informal project design reviews for compliance. Document design inputs, outputs, and verification. Ensure Quality Compliance : Ensure adherence to all current quality system requirements concerning design control. Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Program Management Experience : Experience in managing cloud-based medical device development is highly preferred. Familiarity with Cloud-based technologies Educational Background : Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably in Computer Science, IT, or a related engineering discipline. Certifications : PMP certification is desired. Advanced Qualifications : An advanced degree is a plus but not mandatory.