Lead IT Project Manager Medical Device 100% remote

The need is for a Scrum Master / IT / Software Project Manager with experience in the Software Development Life Cycle SDLC. This is a long term contract position with potential to go direct hire in 6 months to a year for Baxter / formally Hill-Rom / Welch Allyn smart and connected electronic medical devices.

This position is 100% work remote no need to be located in the Skaneateles NY area.

Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of post release software-based projects. Coordinates all aspects of project, and engages appropriate peers/functions for follow-up, corrective action and/or solutions. Establishes working relationship and credibility with all team members on a project. This role will apply Project management and Agile Software Development best practice knowledge, tools, methodologies, and techniques to meet or surpass the needs and expectations of all stakeholders.

Essential duties & responsibilities:

• Establish, lead, and collaborate with cross-functional team members to create and execute holistic project plans in accordance with established post release policies and processes

• Assign tasks, responsibilities, and accountability to achieve Project and Product goals.

• Monitors day-to-day status of project tasks and risks to timeline, budget, or issues/concerns.

• Manage labor, expense, and capital expenditures for accuracy of overall project budget

• Monitor Project and Product status and commitments and ensure formal change management techniques are utilized to assess and address identified variances.

• Routinely interact with Senior Management and other stakeholders to communicate project status

• Develop and utilize project metrics as leading indicators to identify project health and support timely course corrections

Required Background:

• Demonstrated Project Management skills including project scheduling, resource allocation and management, risk management, project finances, etc.

• Experience managing project teams with Agile methodology. Scrum Master experience with all aspects of software development activities including requirements definition, feasibility, planning, design, test and release is a plus.

• Understanding of the software development life cycle.

• Proven ability to lead, influence, and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve challenging goals.

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to promote team interaction and execution

• Strong business acumen

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Effective computer skills including: Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and software tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, Atlassian products.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience;3 plus years’ experience with SW development in an Agile Environment is preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline required

• Experience in at least one of software, requirements definition, or testing preferred

• Applied knowledge of FDA and international medical device regulations or experience with other highly regulated industry.

• Experience with application of Lean Enterprise Tools & Methodologies to improve processes and increase effectiveness a plus.

• Project Management certification (PMP) preferred

Location: Skaneateles NY