Remote Technical Project Manager

Talascend is currently seeking a remote Technical Project Manager for a W-2 contract to possible direct-hire opportunity.

JOB OVERVIEW:
The Technical Project Manager plans and coordinates the execution of cross-functional projects including product development, release to field, regulatory submissions, clinical studies, regulatory compliance and product roll-out.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working closely with the Product, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, and Engineering teams, generate timelines and milestones for each project.
• Serve as the main point of contact for the status of each project.
• Track project progress to ensure deadlines are met on spec, and communicate their status to internal and external stakeholders, making trade-offs as needed.
• Manage project resources and identify and escalate resource constraints promptly.
• Anticipate and identify issues and risks in meeting timelines, communicate them to relevant stakeholders, and develop and implement mitigation plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

TRAVEL:

• Travel is required once per quarter for team gatherings.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of experience as a project Manager in Healthcare Software/Medical Device R&D or similar regulated environment with a demonstrated track record of successfully planning and delivering cross-functional technology projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with project management tools.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Bias to action - ability to identify key deliverables, anticipate risks, handle trade-offs and make decisions while being comfortable with ambiguity and change.
• Structured thinking with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively plan and execute multiple projects on spec, on time.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technical background demonstrated either through a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering (or equivalent) or through past work experience.
• Experience with any of the following is a plus: healthcare regulated environment, enterprise software, machine learning, software development.