Senior Project Manager - NPD

Manpower Engineering is partnering with a leader in medical device manufacturing for a Senior Project Manager.

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Minneapolis, MN (100% onsite)

Pay: $60 - $82/hour

Duration: 6-9+ month, Contract to Potential Hire

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to immediately step in and lead critical, high-priority workstreams within a new product development program focused on Active Implantable medical devices.

This role will take ownership of complex, cross-functional initiatives—primarily within software, firmware, and cybersecurity—supporting a product currently in the FDA submission and remediation phase. The ideal candidate is a highly experienced PM who thrives in regulated environments and can drive execution, accountability, and progress across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Workstream Leadership

• Lead high-visibility workstreams within an active implantable product program
• Own project execution for software, firmware, and cybersecurity-related activities
• Drive progress on FDA deficiency remediation and amendment submissions
• Manage activities spanning verification, validation, and testing phases

Project Management Execution

• Own and maintain detailed project plans using Microsoft Project
• Facilitate standups, core team meetings, and status reviews
• Define tasks, assign ownership, and track deliverables to completion
• Manage timelines, risks, dependencies, and critical path activities
• Ensure alignment across cross-functional stakeholders

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead coordination between R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Engineering teams
• Partner closely with external cybersecurity consultants, driving deliverables and accountability
• Support requirements development and documentation flow through internal systems
• Drive quality and risk management activities related to software/firmware updates

Team Leadership

• Act as the core team lead, overseeing project execution
• Provide structure, direction, and prioritization across multiple workstreams
• Ensure strong communication and alignment across all stakeholders

Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• 7–10+ years of direct experience as a Project or Program Manager
• Proven experience managing projects in a regulated industry (medical device highly preferred)
• Background in R&D / New Product Development (NPD) environments
• Strong experience leading complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project and structured project planning

Preferred (NOT REQUIRED) Qualifications

• Experience with Class III medical devices
• Exposure to Active Implantable medical devices
• Familiarity with FDA submission processes, including deficiency remediation
• Experience with cybersecurity initiatives and standards within medical devices
• Demonstrated ability to manage software or firmware-related workstreams from a PM perspective
• Technical background in engineering, software, firmware, or IT (not required)
• Strong knowledge of Waterfall project management methodologies
• Exposure to Agile methodologies (nice to have; environment currently Waterfall)

Work Environment

• Primarily onsite role with some flexibility for remote work
• Team operates on a collaborative, high-accountability model
• Summer schedule: 9-hour days Monday–Thursday, half-day Fridays
• Will inherit an existing Microsoft Project baseline and take ownership immediately

Additional Details

• Opportunity to step into a high-impact role supporting a critical product launch
• Potential for full-time conversion based on performance and business need
• Eligible for performance-based bonus potential if converted

Why This Role

This is a unique opportunity to lead mission-critical workstreams on an advanced medical device program at a pivotal stage. The selected candidate will play a key role in helping bring an innovative, regulated product to market while driving structure, execution, and results across a complex technical landscape.

Benefits

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accrued Sick Pay
• 401(k)

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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Skills

Brand Positioning, Communication Skills, Computer Firmware, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Diversity, Documentation, Establish Priorities, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Flexible Spending Accounts, Implants, Internet Security, Leadership, Life Insurance, Manufacturing, Medical Equipment, Medical Protocols, Microsoft Project, Prescription Drugs, Product Development, Product Programs, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Project Execution, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Regulations, Requirements Management, Research & Development (R&D), Risk Management, Software Administration, Talent Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Validation Testing, Vision Plan, Waterfall Model of Software Development, Work From Home

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