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Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Northridge, California 91325

Duration: 04+ Months contract (High Possibility of Extension)

Job Description

·         This position will assist in the day to day operations of the Technical Communications department by helping to manage projects to completion.

 Position Responsibilities:

·         Assist the lead technical communicator in monitoring projects from initiation through delivery.

·         Assist core teams and other project managers within them, by representing the Technical Communications piece of the overall program schedule.

·         Create and maintain project schedules using tools such as MS Project.

·         Provide support on special assignments/projects.

·         Interface with Medtronic Translations regarding translation status of various projects.

·         Represent the Technical Communications department on various project core teams.

·         Work to break down roadblocks to project milestones.

·         Oversee the Technical Communications schedules for all assigned projects.

·         Serve as a liason between the Technical Communications department and other Medtronic Diabetes functional groups.

Basic Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIRED: (No equivalencies)

Bachelor?s degree BA/BS

Specialized Knowledge Required (Needs to be objective, relevant, and non-comparative)

·         Proficient in understanding and use of Microsoft Project .

·         Strong language skills, including the ability to read communicate clearly and effectively, and the ability to respond to common inquiries from functional team members.

·         Strong project management skills with a proven track record of successfully driving projects to completion.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

·         4+ years project management experience

·         PMP training OR certification through PMI

·         Project management experience with Medical Device companies

·         Basic understanding of ISO and FDA guidelines concerning Product Development

Job Duties:

·         Assigns resources and tasks

·         Develops standards

·         Evaluates risks and recommends contingency plans

·         Manages execution of moderate to large projects

·         Manages resolution of issues, status reviews and reporting

·         Performs detailed planning

·         Schedules roles and resources

·         Structures a project

·         Tracks milestones