Sr. Project Manager

Job Description

Primary Function of Position: Intuitive Surgical designs and manufactures highly complex surgical systems including cameras, instruments, and accessories for use in surgery. We are looking for a candidate with a successful execution track record of managing programs associated with development of these products, clinical studies, and associated software/hardware from project inception to launch. The candidate will work very closely with our product management, product development, clinical, & regulatory teams.

Essential Job Duties

This role is responsible for driving complex product development efforts and design changes from conception to manufacturing stability. Responsibilities include:

• Driving a portfolio of product design projects
• Ensure Design Control processes are followed per relevant procedures
• Facilitate and ensure that complex, high-value Business Unit projects are properly scoped, resourced, and communicated to minimize risk, deliver on-time and on-budget
• Develop and monitor project schedules and project budgets
• Provide clear communication to the organization on accurate project status, critical path, as well as potential areas of risk
• Work closely with Product Development, Manufacturing, Marketing, Clinical Affairs, Training, Regulatory, and Quality organizations to ensure input and representation in the development process
• Contribute to product prioritization decisions by providing data and analysis from current and past projects
• Provide feedback to team members regarding performance and requirements.
• Utilize corporate approved tools and implement them to empower and unencumber team members as they work to complete projects
• Function as the primary point-of-contact for key leaders and stakeholders across the organization