Engineering Project Manager

Deka Research & Development - Manchester, NH

Full-time - Mid Level

Manchester, NH

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Engineering Project Manager at DEKA Research & Development will lead new product development teams focused on creating innovative products and solutions in areas such as autonomous robots and medical devices. This role involves managing complex technical projects, interfacing with corporate partners, and translating high-level goals into actionable technical requirements. The position requires strong leadership to guide cross-functional teams through the entire development cycle, ensuring effective communication and alignment with project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional technical team through the complete development cycle to invent, design, develop, and release to manufacturing.
• Translate high-level project goals into system requirements, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide high-level technical and people leadership to project teams.
• Drive delivery of aggressive goals while managing project schedule, cost, and resources effectively.
• Interface with customers and manage relationships to ensure clear communication and alignment of objectives.
• Drive day-to-day project activity to achieve results, including removing roadblocks and solving technical challenges.
• Create comprehensive project plans.
• Work closely with upper management to drive project schedules and resolve roadblocks across all DEKA projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years leading medical device product development teams.
• Experience with electromechanical products with embedded software.
• Direct experience leading projects from initial concept through design and release.
• Experience managing schedule, budget, and project resources.
• Exceptional project management and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• High energy, drive, commitment, self-initiative, and perseverance.