Project Manager

How You Will Make an Impact:

@ NDI

We would like to invite a hands-on, experienced Project Manager to join the R&D team developing our next generation of NDI advanced measurement systems for medical device markets. As the Project Manager, you will work as part of a cross-functional team, driving projects from conception to implementation and release. This role requires someone who has proven leadership ability, as well as the technical acumen to lead projects effectively. The successful candidate will be highly organized, results-driven and effective at working at all levels of our matrix organization. The successful candidate will be joining our team of professionals at the Northern Digital Inc. (NDI) office located in Shelburne, Vermont.

What You Will Be Doing:

You will be responsible for the management and execution of design projects and related tasks in accordance with NDI’s Product Development Life Cycle:

• Create, implement and track progress using project plans: manage project resource requirements, schedule tasks and manage project budgets;
• Conduct regular status meetings, design reviews, and management communications;
• Serve as prime contact with project sponsors (internal and external customers).
• Organize and monitor progress of project team members and assigned tasks;
• Participate in a hands-on manner in the development, implementation, test and integration of solutions;
• Interface with outside resources (venders, consultants, etc.)
• Coordinate with other disciplines including Marketing and Manufacturing Engineering to drive development projects from conception to manufacturing.

Ready To Make a Difference?

The Ideal Candidate will have Minimum 2-3 years of Project Management experience in the high-tech industry; and B.Sc. in Engineering Management, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related discipline.

In Addition:

• Ability to work efficiently with limited time and resources, under pressure and with multiple priorities;
• Effective at functioning with a reasonable level of autonomy in setting objectives, influencing decision makers, managing expectations along with budget and resource allocation;
• Proactive communicator with reporting project progress and status to stakeholders, ensuring appropriate review and support with key project decisions;
• Effective organizational and team motivating skills; and
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a strong ability to communicate technical information and findings.

Desired Characteristics/Additional Assets:

• Familiarity with software development, hardware and systems integration;
• Knowledge/experience with measurement systems; and/or
• Medical device experience (ISO 13485)
• Experience in the consumer electronics industry.

Benefits:

This is a full-time position eligible for participation in the Company’s group insurance plan on day one. NDI offers a full range of benefits including flexible work hours and environment. NDI offers paid PTO, Sick time, Holidays, and a paid Holiday shut-down. Also, a 401k plan with matching contributions. Two kinds of Medical plans Dental and Vision coverage. The company pays for Basic Life Insurance & AD&D and Short Term/Long Term Disability. After you have been an employee for 6 months you are eligible to participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Quality Requirements:

NDI is committed to achieving excellence in our Quality activities, which is dependent upon the processes, practices and employees of NDI. Our objective is to maintain a Quality Management System in compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, the US FDA Quality System Regulation as well as any additional regulatory requirements of the markets in which our products are sold. Employees of NDI are instrumental to our compliance efforts, and are required to understand and comply with the QMS.

Being a Part of Our Team:

NDI is based in Ontario, Canada with additional offices in the United States, Germany, and Hong Kong. Ascension Technology Corp. is an NDI regional office located in Shelburne, VT.

For 40 years we’ve partnered with the world’s foremost OEMs to bring tracking solutions to medical device, simulation, and research markets. Our technologies have helped our partners pioneer computer-assisted surgery and computer-assisted therapy and is the foundation of 90% of the most progressive surgical navigation systems on the market. We enjoy tackling new challenges and developing new pathways to serve our customers. We’re a smart, talented, hardworking company – the best at what we do. We are looking for innovative individuals who don’t see this as just a job, but as a career choice. If this sounds like you, why don’t you join us!

Experience

• 2 year(s): Project Management experience

Education

• Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)