Project Manager Healthcare / Medical Devices

Job Title: Project Manager / Senior IT Project Manager
Location: Austin, TX 78753
Duration: 6 Months Contract
Experience: 8 15 Years
Interview: In-Person
Education: Bachelor s / Master s Degree

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager / Senior IT Project Manager to join the IT organization of a leading medical device company. The candidate will be responsible for leading medium-to-large, complex technology projects from initiation through successful delivery.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in healthcare technology or medical device environments, excellent project leadership and stakeholder management skills, and a solid understanding of PMO methodologies, processes, templates, and tools.

Must-Have Skills

• Experience working in Medical Devices, Healthcare Technology, or Healthcare IT
• Strong Project Leadership and Delivery experience
• Excellent Stakeholder Management and Communication skills
• Strong knowledge of PMO methodologies, templates, processes, and tools
• Experience managing complex projects from initiation through implementation
• Strong experience with project planning, budgeting, timelines, risks, issues, and dependencies
• Ability to work effectively with business stakeholders, IT leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams

Good-to-Have Skills

• Basic understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies
• Experience implementing or supporting AI/technology initiatives
• Experience working in regulated healthcare or medical device environments

Key Responsibilities

• Lead medium-to-large and complex IT/technology projects from initiation to completion
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, and deliverables
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT leadership, technical teams, and external vendors
• Establish project governance and follow PMO standards, methodologies, and templates
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and changes
• Provide regular project status updates, dashboards, and reports to leadership
• Facilitate project meetings and ensure clear communication across all stakeholders
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate third-party deliverables
• Ensure project documentation is maintained throughout the project lifecycle
• Drive issue resolution and make appropriate decisions to keep projects on track
• Ensure successful transition of completed projects into business/IT operations

Required Qualifications

• 8 15 years of overall project/program management experience
• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Healthcare, or a related field
• Proven experience managing complex IT/technology projects
• Healthcare, medical device, or healthcare technology experience is strongly preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Must be willing to attend an in-person interview in Austin, TX.