Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Synergy is the fastest-growing video and integration solution in operating rooms worldwide. Arthrex is actively searching for a Sr. Project Manager I who will be responsible for assisting and resolving issues related to the time, budget, and resource allocation for new product development initiatives within our Synergy West team. Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and leadership skills, 5 years or more of post-graduate, related project management experience, and a bachelor’s degree in Engineering are essential for this position This position will be located at our Santa Barbara, CA campus. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages subsidiary-based and global projects/programs within the scope of the new product development
• Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and business plans, conferring with senior management and key stakeholders
• Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications, calculates time requirements, identifying and sequencing project elements and discreet tasks
• Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving risks or obstacles
• Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, requesting and allocating resources as necessary
• Ensure design history file facilitation for assigned projects, adhering to Arthrex design control procedures.
• Ensure project progresses within the boundaries of the approved scope. Manage the scope of the project and guarantee scope changes are properly documented and implemented.
• Identify opportunities for improvement within the Project Management Governance and Design Control Process to improve speed to market.
• Monitor resource capacity within the New Product Development groups and cross-functional resources and communicate constraints or needs to senior management.
• Help facilitate, with interdepartmental managers, the availability, assignment, and accountability of downstream resources and technology
• Help facilitate project, program and portfolio status to management and key stakeholders with applicable metrics and project constraints.

Education/Experience:

• BS Engineering required. Biomedical, Electrical, or Mechanical preferred
• 5 years relevant experience

Skills:

• Ability to effectively communicate project planning requirements, including task elucidation, duration, and resource requirements
• Strong strategic thinker, excellent collaboration and communication skills, careful attention to detail
• Ability to balance business and technical risks while remaining compliant with internal systems.
• Working knowledge of full life cycle development of medical devices, which includes initiation, design, development, execution, and sustaining. Working knowledge of medical device regulations and associated quality systems, particularly design controls and risk management.
• Manufacturing process knowledge preferred.
• Awareness orthopedic surgery principles, theories, and products preferred
• Knowledgeable of FDA and ISO guidelines for the development of medical devices strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills and accountability to project deliverable timing and budgets required.
• Ability to confidently lead complex, cross functional teams independently
• Demonstrable bias for action
• Strong desire and proven ability to learn quickly
• Leads efforts to improve complex systems of people and process, while eliminating waste
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement on current processes, propose and implement solutions.

Knowledge:

• Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards.  General application of concepts and principles.

Reasoning Ability:

• Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.  Refers to policies and practices for guidance.

Discretion / Latitude:

• Works under very general supervision.  Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

Arthrex Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company-Provided Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)

Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan

Annual Bonus

Wellness Incentive Program

Free Onsite Lunch

Gym Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Trip of a Lifetime

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Volunteer PTO

Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.