Job Description: Head of Engineering Project Management
Due to the continued growth and expansion of our multi-disciplinary R&D team, we are excited to be recruiting for a new Head of Engineering Project Management. This is a new function located inside the R&D team and reports directly into the Executive R&D Leadership. This a challenging job function and requires a deep understanding and proven experience in leading cross-functional Engineering project teams.
The recently reshaped R&D department is a team of highly capable Systems, Mechanical, Simulation, Electronic, and Software engineering individuals that work cohesively together to turn up every day and seek innovation opportunities that deliver clinically superior outcomes for our patients. We are looking for someone who can galvanise our individual project team and inspire them to deliver great things with new levels of collaboration, increasing our speed to market metrics.
We are looking for an individual who can lead by example and demonstrate superior leadership, influencing all product development stakeholders to bring our aggressive growth product roadmap to fruition.
Role Responsibilities
As Head of Engineering Project Management, you will be responsible for the functional management of a small but growing team of Project Managers, collaborating with our cross-functional engineering teams to manage the execution of technical deliverables/tasks and drive projects through our stage gate framework. You will work with Project Managers, Functional Leaders, and the Executive team to facilitate the creation of the product development roadmap, define accurate NRE budgets, detailed project plans, and ultimately deliver real business value.
Key Duties
1. Develop and deliver Blatchford’s R&D Product Development Roadmap, 1-3 years focusing on the required business goals.
2. Support, guide, and input commercial/clinical requirements into our 3-5 Innovation Roadmap.
3. Facilitate project definition and document project scope, objectives, and desired business outcomes.
4. Set and manage stakeholder expectations, both internally and externally, producing suitable EPM dashboards for complete transparency across Senior leadership teams.
5. Collaborate with the wider R&D leadership to prepare project budgets, ensure scope is realistic/accurate, and establish control to ensure fiscal/commercial compliance.
6. Recruit, develop, and coach the Engineering Project Management team, proactively leading a team of professional project managers.
7. Define and report on measures or KPI for all product development projects, ensuring business contributions are well controlled.
8. Manage project risk, supporting inputs at system integration points and defining realistic cross-functional mitigation plans - proposing timeline & budget plans to executive leadership.
9. Collaborate with Senior R&D functional leaders to develop and execute corrective actions, addressing time pressures, skillset issues, or capacity opportunities.
10. Manage, control, and track all project resourcing levels, including internal/external people resources, purchased material, and device validation builds.
11. Monitor and coordinate all technical documentation across a Stage Gate process, including overseeing/guiding Design Transfer, in accordance with ISO 13485, FDA, and MDR requirements.
What Can We Offer You?
* Highly competitive salary
* 25 days holiday (rising with service)
* Option to purchase additional annual leave
* Flexible hybrid working
* Pension
* Death in Service
* Discounted shopping and leisure activities
* Health cash plan
* Cycle to work scheme
What Are We Looking For?
* BSc or equivalent in Engineering
* Extensive experience in medical device development, including leadership roles in all phases of product development.
* Demonstrated experience of direct management and leadership experience.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
* Solution-oriented, enjoys getting results, and delivering technical excellence.
* High level of enthusiasm, motivation, and drive for results.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team, within a unique environment, and contribute to the success of our award-winning organisation. If you meet the above criteria for the Head of Engineering Project Management, then please apply now!
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