Global Project Manager (m/f/d)
Responsibilities
- End-to-end responsibility for project management across all development phases (Core, Lifecycle, Technical Development), aligned with the overall Device Team plan
- Application of best-in-class project management methodologies and tools for planning, communication, risk/issue management, collaboration, and budget tracking
- Development, maintenance, and optimization of project plans (e.g., Design & Development Plan), including contingency planning
- Ensuring transparent, structured communication across stakeholders and timely escalation of critical issues
- Management of project scope, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with cross-functional teams and dependencies
- Proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks and issues, including implementation of corrective actions
- Fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment through active team-building and cross-functional engagement
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration
- Planning and facilitation of efficient meetings, along with responsibility for resource forecasting, budget monitoring, and cost control
- Ensuring governance compliance, structured knowledge management, and continuous improvement of processes, tools, and best practices based on lessons learned
Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
- Experience, with at least a few in a relevant industry, preferably within a global medical device, pharmaceutical, or biopharmaceutical company
- Experience in project management in drug and/or medical device development and commercialization, particularly with combination products
- Proficiency in Project Management best practices and software (Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Google suite) - PMP certification is an asset
- Knowledge of 21CFR820.30 design control requirements
- Experience with vendor / partner collaboration
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage complex projects independently in a fast-paced, team-based environment
- Fluent English is required. German, Japanese or Danish is of advantage
Benefits
- Fascinating, innovative environment in an international atmosphere
- Planned Project extension with approved budget
About Hays
Our many years of recruitment experience and our expert knowledge of the engineering job market make us a strong partner for engineers and technicians. We maintain close relationships with customers across all industries and therefore can provide engineering specialists with exciting projects and attractive job opportunities, drawing on your personal interests and experience. As your professional companion, we support you throughout the entire process, from the first contact to the first day on your new job – all this completely free of charge. Register now and look forward to many interesting and suitable positions and projects.
Staffing process for freelance specialists
- Analysis of qualifications
- Telephone or personal interview
- Contact with customers
- Contract with Hays
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1. Analysis of qualifications
We carry out a detailed analysis of your technical qualifications on the basis of your CV, your application documents and your profile.
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