The role
03The Principal Project Manager (PM) is responsible for managing a diverse range of projects, taking into account their respective stages and levels of complexity. The role encompasses various assignments, including development pipeline projects, line extensions, post-approval activities, technology initiatives, and continuous improvement programs. The Principal PM works independently, effectively prioritizing and managing workload to achieve team objectives with limited guidance. The position requires flexibility to collaborate across global time zones and includes occasional travel to external partners to support collaboration and strategic planning activities.
01In collaboration with the Technical Development Team Lead (TDTL) & Device Team Leader (DTL), the PM will translate device strategy into actionable plans, focusing on three key areas:
02Planning: Define “inspection ready” Design & Development Plans
03Execution: Drive team activities to meet project and design control deliverables
04Team Dynamics: Ensure effective communication and facilitate team performance in a regulated environment using various processes and tools for planning, communication, budget, schedule, compliance, and risk management
05Maintains full understanding of program milestones for the Core, Lifecycle, Technical Development and associated teams and links them to the Device Team plan
06Effectively applies PM best practices and utilizes tools for planning, communication, team building, collaboration, decision-making, issue & risk management, lessons learned, knowledge management and budget tracking
07Develops & updates Design & Development Plan and establishes contingency plans as needed
08Ensures transparent communication of key team information and escalates issues as appropriate
09Establishes positive team dynamics through team building
10Promotes collaborative environment across team members
11Facilitates efficient decision-making and issue resolution
12Identifies team risks and mitigation plans
13Manages project scope and facilitate necessary changes
14Facilitates project plan development and execution, and monitor the project schedule
15Integrates deliverables with other teams linked to the product
16Ensures effective team dynamics and positive team environments
17Anticipates and manage risks with proactive contingency plans
18Facilitates risk management process and issue resolution
19Assesses Team dynamics and leads team building activities to enable and sustain a high performing team environment
20Establish relationships and network with other stakeholder Teams and PMs
21Develops and adapts project communication tools to drive awareness of project progress and risks across stakeholders including external collaborators (e.g. dashboard)
22Acts as Device Team Leader back-up for Team communication as required
23Liaises with other Teams to manage cross-functional activities and issues and risks
24Facilitate effective team meetings with clear outcomes and follow-up actions
25Forecast and monitor team resources and project costs
