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Project Manager – Medical Devices (Operations / Manufacturing / Supply Chain)
Location:
• Santa Rosa, CA – Onsite
• Minneapolis, MN – Onsite
Duration: Contract
Experience: 5+ Years (US Project Management experience required)
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in the medical device industry to support cross-functional initiatives across Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working in FDA-regulated environments, managing complex projects, and driving data-backed insights to support operational excellence.
This is an onsite role requiring close collaboration with engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain teams.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end project management for medical device operations and manufacturing initiatives
Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering teams
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and dependencies
Drive process improvements across production, supply chain, and operational workflows
Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, GMP, and ISO 13485 standards
Track KPIs, analyze data, and present insights to stakeholders
Coordinate supplier-related and production planning activities
Deliver projects on time while maintaining quality and regulatory compliance
Required Skills & Qualifications
5+ years of Project Management experience in the US
Experience within Medical Devices / Life Sciences / Regulated Manufacturing
Strong knowledge of:
Manufacturing Operations
Supply Chain & Vendor Management
Production Planning & Process Improvement
Familiarity with FDA, GMP, ISO 13485 environments
Strong analytical skills with ability to work with data and drive insights
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to work 100% onsite at Santa Rosa, CA or Minneapolis, MN
Preferred Qualifications
PMP certification
Lean / Six Sigma experience
APICS / CPIM or supply-chain related certification
Experience with NPI (New Product Introduction) or Design Transfer projects
Work Authorization
Must be authorized to work in the US
Why This Role
High-impact projects in regulated medical device environments
Opportunity to work closely with manufacturing and operations leadership
Long-term contract potential