Sr. Project Manager

Company Overview

Join us for an enriching journey with Outset, a trailblazing medical device company that is revolutionizing the field of dialysis. Our focus is to create one high performing team, obsessed with progress, in an atmosphere that is brimming with transformative opportunities. The heart of our mission is pioneering a groundbreaking technology that redefines the landscape of dialysis, streamlining complexity and cost, because patients deserve “better” now, not some day.  

At Outset we’re revolutionizing an industry and changing lives. We’re impacting what the future of dialysis looks like by creating a first-of-its-kind technology in order to reduce the cost and complexity of dialysis. FDA cleared for use across care settings, from the hospital to the clinic to the home, the Tablo® Hemodialysis System harnesses modern technology for a new holistic approach to dialysis care. We’re giving providers time back to focus on patient care. And we’re giving patients the power to take control of their life and get back to enjoying the things they love.

The Sr. Project Manager will utilize a wide variety of technical experience, medical device capital equipment experience, and project management expertise to work with cross functional project teams that are focused on the delivery of strategic hardware change initiatives for the company’s console and consumable products. The Sr. Project Manager develops, defines and executes project plans, schedules, budgets and deliverables and identifies needed resources for projects and programs. Major duties will include leading key projects including but not limited to building the project plan, assessing project resourcing and budgeting and providing regular communication/updates regarding the status of the project(s).

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Develops, monitors, and controls project/program schedules, scope and budget/resources. 
• Works closely with engineering, finance and supply chain teams to understand project proposals, goals and implementation plans in order to ensure desired project outcomes
• Manages project associated risks including prioritization, escalation and resolution of the identified risks. 
• Guides project team(s) on prioritization, schedule and strategy questions
• Leads core team meetings to drive project progress and maintain accurate project plans
• Establishes strong, cross-functional and cross-business relationships that encourage horizontal thinking and collaboration. 
• Being an effective facilitator, leader and coach. 
• Develops and provides project updates for sponsors and leadership as required. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Develops technical knowledge of the company’s products to better guide project execution
• A self-starter, motivated and able to positively motivate others 
• Focused, target driven with a positive, can-do attitude 
• Excellent problem-solving skills 
• Excels in a fast-paced environment 
• Provide leadership within project teams to engage and motivate teams representing multiple viewpoints to achieve business objectives.
• Own change management within projects, formulate change management strategies and lead others to rapidly adapt to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles

Required Qualifications  

• B.S. Degree in Engineering. 
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience
• A minimum of 3 years of experience leading Projects requiring Design Control. 
• Experience managing 3 - 5 projects concurrently
• Experience managing projects involving the bring-up of new injection molding and metal fabrication processes
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels of management 
• Outstanding written and interpersonal communication including the presentation of complex projects to various customer and stakeholder groups at all levels. 
• Ability to look ahead and anticipate future opportunities and challenges. 
• Ability to balance complex priorities and competing stakeholder needs with composure. 
• Able to respectfully represent a strong position without damaging long-term relationships. 
• Able to influence across multiple business functions and organization levels.
• Ability to make timely decisions in the absence of complete information and under tight deadlines and pressure
• Strong customer focus and commercial intuition. 
• MS Project (or similar), Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. 
• Advanced English (95%+ Written & Spoken). 
• Excellent communication and organization skills  

Desired Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
• Experience leading design change projects in a regulated industry
• Working experience in manufacturing, machining or electronic industry  
• Basic understanding of statistical methods. 
• Experience with Agile or similar document control system. 
• PPM, Smartsheet & Power BI. 

Company Culture

At Outset, we believe every person matters. Every Outsetter, every patient, every caregiver. Because we are here to create a revolution, and we believe in doing that by innovating everywhere with intelligent speed. Our team expects nothing less than our best display of strengths and skills, and we find joy in working together for a common goal. At Outset, we believe that curiosity, ingenuity and conviction in the power of technology will transform the lives of dialysis patients and providers. 

We are fueled by the opportunity to give people their lives back. And we believe that it begins with YOU, our future Outsetter. At Outset, we’ve designed a professional world that our employees are honored and impassioned to belong to, one that offers challenge, the ability to collaborate with great people, and opportunities to build skill and expertise in a fulfilling career. 

An opportunity at Outset Medical won’t just be about finding a job. Our culture revolves around the principles of moving farther, faster, together, so working here feels like a masterclass in peak performance, for individuals and teams. 

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Important Notice

We have been made aware of fraudulent activities where individuals are impersonating our company and offering fake job opportunities. Please note, Outset Medical will never request payment or gift cards during the hiring process, nor will we ask you to purchase your own equipment. Anyone reaching out to you with an email address ending in @outsetmedical.cc, is not a legitimate Outset representative. For legitimate opportunities, always apply directly through our official careers page. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a communication, contact us immediately at peopleops@outsetmedical.com.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT 

Outset Medical is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, age, or any other protected status set forth in federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.