Project Manager IV

Are you ready to lead a dynamic team of engineers in designing groundbreaking products in medical technology? KARL STORZ, a global leader in surgical equipment, is looking for a Project Manager IV to join our Camera Heads and Monitors Product Line team in Goleta, CA. This role is critical in bringing to market innovative surgical video imaging systems that enable surgeons to perform intricate, minimally invasive procedures and improve patient outcomes.

As a Project Manager IV (senior level, on a scale of I to V), you’ll be a core member of the Camera Heads and Monitors Product Line. You’ll oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams working in an Agile product development environment, requiring leadership of complex projects and extensive team collaboration. You’ll work alongside experts across engineering disciplines to bring cutting-edge innovations to life, ensuring timely product releases and exceptional quality.

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Why Join Us?

At KARL STORZ, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all forms because we know great ideas can come from anyone. We cultivate an authentic and inclusive environment that spans the globe, encouraging everyone to bring their genuine selves to a more equitable workplace. By championing different voices, backgrounds and diverse perspectives, we foster innovation and build a better world in surgical technology. KARL STORZ and help shape the future of healthcare while enjoying work-life balance and a culture that values you.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and motivation to project teams to help them reach project performance goals (quality, time, cost).

• Manage overall product/program/project responsibilities, coordinating efforts leading to product release.

• Organize the coordination of activities with outside suppliers and consultants to ensure timely delivery.

• Oversee the investigation and evaluation of existing medical device technologies.

• Effectively report progress to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• A four-year degree, preferably in engineering or another technical area.

• 7-11 years of work experience, preferably in project management, marketing, or design engineering.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Extremely organized and able to consistently meet deadlines.

• Strong comprehension of technical requirements and specifications from various engineering disciplines.

• Well-developed “people skills” to mentor, coach, and communicate with team members.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills to keep stakeholders informed.

• Ability to exercise “influence without authority” (no direct reports) to lead project teams to successful completion.

• Ability to plan project cost and time constraints while maintaining high quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous medical product development experience.

• Strong knowledge of formal product development processes.

• Experience in a regulated environment (FDA, DoD, etc.).

• Knowledge of medical device quality system regulations and standards (e.g., U.S. FDA Quality System Regulation 21CFR Part 820, ISO13485, ISO9001) is a plus, but not required. We encourage candidates with transferable skills to apply.

• Experience in an Agile development environment.

What Makes Us Unique

We prioritize work-life balance by offering a flexible schedule, featuring a 4-day workweek (Monday-Thursday) with 10-hour days, and a hybrid model requiring on-site presence two days a week (Tuesday and Wednesday), with adaptability to evolving business needs.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and let’s explore how your skills align with this impactful role!