Project Manager (Hardware)

Symmetrio is recruiting a Hardware Project Manager for our customer, a global conglomerate in the medical device space. The Project Manager will spearhead complex development projects throughout the complete Product Life Cycle (PLC), encompassing strategic planning, architectural design, prototype development, comprehensive verification and validation processes, and seamless manufacturing transition. This role requires a dynamic leader who can balance technical expertise with strong project management capabilities.

Candidates should either be based in the Melbourne, FL area or open to relocation. The salary for this role ranges from $120,000 to $140,000

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage 1-3 concurrent development projects from conception through manufacturing release
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies
• Create and track project budgets, ROI analyses, and profitability forecasts
• Facilitate product requirements development with cross-functional stakeholders
• Coordinate and lead design reviews, incorporating feedback from multiple engineering disciplines
• Manage prototype development cycles and pilot production phases
• Oversee assembly optimization and test protocol development
• Establish and maintain verification and validation frameworks
• Create and manage risk assessment matrices and mitigation strategies
• Implement Design for Excellence (DFx) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Maintain detailed design documentation and traceability matrices
• Guide manufacturing teams through product transition phases
• Foster accountability and innovation within project teams
• Champion project management best practices across the organization
• Mentor team members in project management principles
• Lead cross-functional project status reviews and stakeholder communications
• Develop and track project KPIs and success metrics
• Coordinate resource allocation across multiple departments
• Manage vendor and supplier relationships for prototype and pilot production
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Product Life Cycle processes
• Drive decisions through data-driven analysis and consensus building

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in hardware product development, including design, testing, and verification processes
• Proven track record of 3+ years in project management, demonstrating successful project completion
• Demonstrated success in transitioning complex technical projects from development to manufacturing
• Extensive experience with Phase Gate Design Process methodology
• Certified Scrum Master or equivalent agile project management certification
• Advanced interpersonal and organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to:
• Lead cross-functional teams effectively
• Manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Navigate ambiguity while maintaining project momentum
• Drive decisions through data-driven analysis and consensus building

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)