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Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Execution • Plan, manage, and deliver D&D projects using structured project management methodologies. • Define project scope, objectives, milestones, deliverables, and success metrics. • Develop and maintain detailed project timelines, budgets, and resource plans. • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with engineering, design, quality, regulatory, finances and operations teams. Technical & Innovation Management • Translate product requirements and market insights into technical project plans. • Support ideation, feasibility analysis, prototyping, and early-stage testing. • Coordinate design reviews, risk assessments, and verification/validation activities. • Evaluate technical challenges and propose solutions to ensure project progress. Stakeholder Communication • Provide clear, concise project updates to leadership and key stakeholders. • Organize and lead project meetings, documenting decisions, actions, and follow-ups. • Collaborate with customers, external partners, suppliers as needed. Risk, Compliance & Quality • Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies proactively. • Ensure alignment with regulatory, quality, and compliance requirements. • Support preparation of documentation for design controls, audits, and product approvals. Process Improvement • Contribute to the development and refinement of R&D processes, tools, and best practices. • Support continuous improvement initiatives in innovation, development, and commercialization workflows. Qualifications Required • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field. • 3+ years of experience managing NPI, product development, or technical projects. • Strong understanding of engineering/R&D processes, lifecycle development, and design methodologies. • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams. • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. • Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Monday, Jira, Smartsheet). Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred • Master's degree or MBA. • Experience in regulated industries (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals, aerospace). • Knowledge of design controls, risk management (FMEA), and quality systems. • PMP, Agile, or Lean certification. Key Competencies • Leadership & Team Collaboration • Strategic Thinking • Risk Management • Stakeholder Engagement • Time & Priority Management • Adaptability and Innovation Focus