This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Project Management in the United States.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving enterprise-level project governance and execution across a global diagnostics organization. The position oversees the full portfolio of new product development and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with business priorities, regulatory requirements, and operational capacity. It plays a critical role in transforming project management into a strategic capability that enables predictable delivery and accelerated innovation in a regulated medical device environment. Acting as the central point of accountability for execution excellence, the role ensures visibility across timelines, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation. It partners closely with cross-functional leaders in R&D, Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to support disciplined decision-making. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity focused on scaling execution maturity and enabling sustainable growth.
Accountabilities
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving enterprise-level project governance and execution across a global diagnostics organization. The position oversees the full portfolio of new product development and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with business priorities, regulatory requirements, and operational capacity. It plays a critical role in transforming project management into a strategic capability that enables predictable delivery and accelerated innovation in a regulated medical device environment. Acting as the central point of accountability for execution excellence, the role ensures visibility across timelines, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation. It partners closely with cross-functional leaders in R&D, Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to support disciplined decision-making. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity focused on scaling execution maturity and enabling sustainable growth.
Accountabilities
- Own enterprise-level governance and portfolio oversight for global diagnostics projects, including new product development, lifecycle programs, and strategic initiatives.
- Establish and maintain full portfolio visibility across timelines, resources, dependencies, risks, and execution progress.
- Lead prioritization, scenario planning, and trade-off recommendations to support executive decision-making.
- Define and continuously improve project management frameworks, tools, and governance standards across the organization.
- Drive disciplined stage-gate and phase-gate processes from concept through commercialization in compliance-driven environments.
- Ensure alignment of all projects with business strategy, commercial priorities, and organizational capacity.
- Act as escalation owner for complex, high-risk, or cross-functional execution issues impacting portfolio delivery.
- Partner with functional leaders to ensure accountability, clarity of ownership, and effective cross-functional collaboration.
- Identify and resolve execution risks, resource conflicts, and interdependencies across multiple programs.
- Provide clear, concise portfolio reporting and executive-level insights to senior leadership.
- Lead and develop a team of project and program managers, building capability, performance standards, and career development pathways.
- Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement within the project management organization.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management qualification required.
- 10-15+ years of progressive project or program management experience.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing project managers or program teams.
- Strong experience in IVD or medical device development within regulated FDA environments.
- Deep understanding of design controls and structured product development frameworks.
- Proven track record of managing enterprise or portfolio-level project execution.
- Strong strategic thinking combined with disciplined execution capabilities.
- Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in complex, regulated environments.
- Strong risk management, problem-solving, and decision facilitation skills.
- Experience building and scaling high-performing project management organizations.
- Competitive compensation package aligned with senior leadership responsibilities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Opportunities for career growth and leadership development
- Exposure to global, cross-functional strategic initiatives
- Collaborative and innovation-driven work environment
- Strong focus on work-life balance and employee well-being.
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.