Principal PD Project Mangement Specialist

Seasoned Scrum Master with Program Management experience:

• Act as the leader of the project team, driving end-to-end execution and accountability.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project and engagement plans, including detailed schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Facilitate the development of well-functioning Agile teams through Scrum ceremonies, backlog refinement, risk identification, and cross-team communication.
• Guide Scrum teams on Agile practices while aligning with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), release management, and regulatory or quality requirements.
• Understand and incorporate engineering practices (e.g., coding standards, testing practices, continuous integration, and deployment) into Agile processes to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Use empirical data to assess Scrum maturity and team velocity, identify areas for improvement, and drive performance toward organizational KPIs.
• Remove systemic impediments to agility and provide guidance on escalation processes to avoid blockers.
• Foster a transparent, collaborative, and results-oriented team culture that promotes ownership and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with design control and quality system requirements.
• Define project resource needs and coordinate assignments in collaboration with functional managers.
• Plan, track, and communicate project progress, risks, and changes to stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Develop and maintain risk mitigation plans to ensure the timely delivery of business objectives.
• Challenge functional teams to meet or exceed project goals and delivery commitments.
• Provide routine updates and clear status reports to project teams, leadership, and stakeholders across MEIC and Global Business Units.

Must Have

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related Engineering field
• PMP certification Certified ScrumMaster
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience with 5+ years in a project leadership role
• Hands-on experience in Agile methodology is essential.
• Good to have project experience in an enterprise software development project / mobile application

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with FDA Quality System Regulations (820.30 design controls), European Regulatory Requirements (ISO 13485), and specifically IEC-62304.
• Project management skills
• Track record of managing projects to schedule, Budget and scope
• Knowledge about burn down and burnup metrics, velocity, and user stories etc.
• Good hands-on experience using Project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Visio, Jira, Confluence)
• Experience with industry-standard Project Management methodologies, frameworks (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, or SDLC), and processes
• Excellent interpersonal and influence management skills, including evidence of managing multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to effectively handle conflict through proactive action, and direct and timely communication
• Experience in managing teams with a diverse cultural background
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ensure that the Project Design History File is current and accurate and manage documentation and communication needs for the project, ensuring all regulatory standards are met (e.g. project SharePoint).
• Support Core Team meetings by preparing the agenda, project updates, and taking meeting minutes.
• Effective planning and organization skills including the proven ability to work against multiple objectives simultaneously
• Prepare audience specific reports and communications
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products