R&D Project Manager

Our client, Medical Devices & Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Project Manager II to join their team. As a Project Manager II, you will be part of the Project Management organization supporting cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills with attention to detail, a process-oriented mindset focused on continuous improvement, and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams—aligning successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Project Manager II

Location: Alameda, CA. ONSITE

Duration: 12 Months contract with possible extension

Pay Range: $63/hr on w2

What's the Job?

• Serve as the liaison between project owners, the project team, and management to ensure open, accurate communication of project and program achievements, status, and issues requiring escalation for resolution.
• Implement, monitor, and improve business processes that support project management and related sub-processes, ensuring management has the data and analysis needed for optimal decision-making in support of the product portfolio and division strategy.
• Drive scope, budget, and quality tradeoffs across projects in partnership with stakeholders to optimize portfolio value creation.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across Quality, Commercial, Logistics, R&D, Operations, and Regulatory to ensure teams work within defined reporting processes to Senior Management.
• Resolve project team conflicts and address project data integrity issues; document project management processes and the use of project management tools and reports.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's Degree in a Business or Technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience; Master's Degree preferred.
• Proven experience in product development, project management, and/or business process implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Process-oriented mindset focused on continuous improvement and lessons learned; ability to define and implement complex, interdependent business processes.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to lead and improve business processes that directly support division strategy and long-term goals.
• Role focused on clear communication, timely escalation, and data integrity to help management make informed decisions.
• Chance to coordinate meaningful cross-functional collaboration across key functional areas.
• Potential to serve as Project Owner for one or more projects within the product portfolio, executing projects in line with established process expectations.
• Supportive environment that emphasizes cross-functional team effectiveness and continuous improvement.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

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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