Job Description :
Project Manager Embedded Systems & Medical Devices
Location: San Diego, California, USA
nsite work only
Any Visa is fine

Must have Medical Devices domain only

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a cross-functional medical device development program covering firmware updates, PC software development, hardware qualification, and manufacturing release. The role owns end-to-end delivery while ensuring compliance with design control and quality system requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate multiple parallel workstreams:
    • Bluetooth module replacement for C6 (MCOT) sensor
    • Firmware updates for C6 (MCOT) and ePatch 2.5 sensors
    • Development and release of a PC application tool
    • Mechanical qualification activities for A15 and A17 monitors
  • Develop and manage integrated project plans, schedules, dependencies, and risks.
  • Ensure compliance with Design Controls (including SOP-19) as required and quality processes.
  • Coordinate Verification & Validation (V&V) planning, execution, and documentation.
  • Act as the primary interface with cross-functional teams(Firmware, Electrical, Mechanical, QA, RA, Manufacturing) and external partners.
  • Drive release readiness and transition from development to manufacturing.
  • Provide regular project status reporting and stakeholder communication.

Education & Experience Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science).
  • 8 12 years of overall experience, with 5+ years in project or program management for software/firmware or embedded systems projects.
  • Proven experience managing projects in regulated environments (medical devices, healthcare, or similar).
  • Hands-on experience working under formal design control processes and quality systems.
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional and external teams, including QA, RA, Manufacturing, and third-party partners.

Required Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong project planning, execution, and risk management skills.
  • Experience driving software and firmware development lifecycles.
  • Working knowledge of V&V activities, design documentation, and release processes.
  • Technical awareness of embedded systems, firmware (ARM/C), PC applications (C/C++/C#), and hardware-software integration.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience:

  • Medical device product development and manufacturing release.
  • Firmware updates involving Bluetooth modules, battery management, or component obsolescence.
  • Experience interfacing with customers and third-party vendors.
             

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