Project Manager, Principal ID-1582

December 31, 2024

Job Description:

Confluent Medical Technologies is dedicated to working collaboratively with our customers, taking projects from rapid prototype into high volume production. Our unparalleled technical expertise, proven experience and partnership with our clients has allowed us to perfect the process necessary to deliver world-class medical devices through innovative material science, engineering and manufacturing. Our primary capabilities include: Nitinol components, balloon catheters, delivery systems, biomedical textiles, access kits, and guidewires. We take pride in our position as the leader in the medical technology space and are driven by a passion to create products that our clients have envisioned for their customers. Confluent Medical Technologies is growing, and we are looking for a

Project Manager, Principal to join our team in Laguna Niguel, CA.

As a uniquely qualified candidate, you will possess:

Prior experience scoping, planning, executing, and closing medical device projects.
Knowledge of project management basics including scheduling building, tracking, management, and communication. Budget management, Risk management.
Ability to define and manage scope across the product development life cycle. Establishment, organization, facilitation, and effective follow-up for cross-functional team meetings.
Strengths in relationship building through technical know-how; able to lead SME’S through influence & credibility.
Ability to lead teams through a systematic Stage Gate product development process.
Experience organizing and presenting key project metrics, progress, and risks during Project Reviews.
Ability to multi-tasks between projects as directed by Program Manager and VP. Capable of performing under the pressure of multiple competing deadlines while maintaining a cooperative and constructive working relationship with colleagues is essential.
Outstanding verbal & written communication skills.
Experience and savvy in dealing and communicating with external customers.
Ability to forge strong, transparent customer relationships while also protecting Confluent’s interest. Skilled at customer negotiation and ensuring common understanding of requirements & expectations.
Strong presentation capabilities including ability to develop and deliver formal communications.
Ability to quickly & constructively respond to the unexpected, balance tact, negotiation, and directness.
Ability to develop insight into internal & external business models, performance metrics, & financial drivers. Strong Ability to manage project budgets.

Education and Experience:

BS Degree in Engineering
MS Degree in Engineering preferred.
PMP Certification and/or Professional Project Management Certificate preferred.
6 years or higher of project management experience in a regulated environment.

Qualified candidates will be contacted. No phone, fax or email inquiries from potential applicants, external recruiters or other interested parties, please.

We regret that we are unable to sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on a time-limited visa status for this position.

Confluent Medical Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.

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