Technical Project Manager

Duties:

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager with experience in applying project management within a structured phase gate driven Product Development Process for the development and continuous enhancement of Roche Tissue Diagnostics medical device enterprise software products for Digital Pathology.

This position will work in close partnership with the Project Leader to establish and monitor project plans and budgets, integrate plans into the master project schedule, establish and monitor project risks registers, develop communication plans and guide project teams to deliver on project deliverables and objectives in accordance with corporate product development and quality systems processes. The Project Manager will utilize project and document management software-based tools, templates and framework to maintain and update key project information for reporting and status. The Project Manager will apply Agile SCRUM / SAFe methodology and exercise strong leadership and interpersonal skills to foster and build positive team dynamics and motivate the team to deliver its goals and objectives, on time and within budget and will work to resolve and manage project risks and conflicts. This position will involve collaboration across technical functions and geographically dispersed development teams to steer projects through corporate product development processes.The Project Manager serves as the single point of control for project data (collect from functions/finance; owns version management and release of changes); and compiles and communicates project reports.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Successful problem solving skills and ability to coordinate project activities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of MS Project.
• Negotiation and meeting facilitation skills.
• Diagnostic and/or Pharmaceutical industry and relevant diagnostic area knowledge.
• Ability to manage of projects with ambitious milestones in high pressure circumstances.
• Ability to manage projects with activity/milestone achievement to launch the product.
• Understanding of the Diagnostic Design Control process.

Must Haves

Solid project management skills using Microsoft Project Agile (SCRUM) experience in a software product development environment Strong communication and interpersonal skills, effective meeting facilitation and management; ability to relate to and collaborate across multiple functional disciplines and levels and across a geographically and culturally diverse team environment Prior software product development and/or software quality assurance/testing experience, preferably in a government regulated environment

Should Haves

Project management certification (PMP or equivalent) Specific training and/or certification in Scaled Agile Framework Enterprise (SAFe) training as an Agilist or Product Owner Working experience in a SAFe team development environment Ability to negotiate with key stakeholders

Minimum (required):

• BS/BA in science, engineering, or business administration OR Equivalent combination of education and work experience

Preferred:

• Master's degree Life Sciences field of study Agile Software Development Specific Project Management training and/or certification

Experience:

Minimum (required):

5 years project management and/or product development experience;

Preferred:

Experience in research & development

Experience in a regulated industry

Experience in challenging management in relation to data and resources.

Previous experience with standard project management process (PMI) desired.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $37.00 - $75.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location