Hiring: Program Management Specialist – Medical Device
Location: Rice Creek, Fridley, MN (4 days onsite mandatory)
Type: W2 Contract
Duration: 6+ Months
About the Role:
We are seeking a Principal PMO / Project Management Specialist to lead manufacturing technology programs focused on automation, machine vision, and computer vision platforms within a medical device environment. This role will drive cross-functional execution, project governance, risk management, and operational PMO activities across multiple concurrent initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead multiple cross-functional manufacturing technology programs
• Manage project scope, schedules, risks, dependencies, and execution
• Build and maintain detailed project plans using tools like Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, and Confluence
• Drive stakeholder communication, executive reporting, and portfolio visibility
• Coordinate engineering, operations, and clinical teams in a matrixed environment
• Support PMO process improvements and best practices
Top Skills Required
✔ Program / Project Management (PMO Environment)
✔ Manufacturing Engineering & Technology Platforms
✔ Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management
✔ Risk Management & Executive Reporting
✔ Project Planning Tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps)
Nice to Have
• Medical Device / Regulated Industry experience
• Automation, Machine Vision, or Computer Vision exposure
• PMP Certification
• Portfolio reporting & dashboard experience
Experience Required
• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering project/program management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related field.