Program Manager – Medical Device Development
Location: Galway, Ireland
Department: Project Management Office (PMO)
Employment Type: Full-Time


Lead the delivery of innovative medical device programmes
Are you an experienced Program or Project Manager with a background in medical devices or another highly regulated industry?

We’re looking for an ambitious, commercially minded Program Manager to join our PMO in Galway and take the lead on complex, multi-phase product development programmes — from initial concept through to market introduction and manufacturing transfer.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of cross-functional teams, partnering with customers and colleagues across Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance and Business Development to deliver innovative medical device solutions.


The Role:
As Program Manager, you’ll be the primary point of contact for customers on project-related matters and will take ownership of delivering programmes on time, within scope and against agreed financial targets.

You’ll manage multiple projects of varying size and complexity, coordinating teams, resources, budgets, schedules, risks and deliverables while ensuring compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading multi-phase New Product Development, Manufacturing Transfer, Continuous Improvement and Semi-Automation projects.
• Developing and managing detailed project plans, budgets, resources, schedules and deliverables.
• Managing multiple concurrent projects and ensuring on-time delivery.
• Acting as the primary customer contact and building strong, trusted client relationships.
• Leading cross-functional teams within a matrix organisation.
• Managing project risks, issues, dependencies and escalation pathways.
• Facilitating Phase Gate Reviews and project close-out activities.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets, invoices and financial exposure.
• Providing clear and accurate project reporting to customers, stakeholders and management.
• Ensuring projects comply with PMO processes and the company’s Quality System.
• Working closely with functional managers to resolve resourcing and delivery challenges.
• Identifying barriers to delivery and driving solutions.
• Supporting PMO initiatives, best-practice development and lessons learned.
• Contributing to customer proposals, business development and relationship management.

• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline. A Master’s degree is desirable.
• At least 5 years’ post-graduate experience in medical device product design/development or another regulated industry.
• At least 3 years’ experience in Program or Project Management, or equivalent experience.
• PMP® certification or equivalent project management training.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, budgeting, resource management, risk management and stakeholder management.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrix organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, particularly in situations involving ambiguity or technical uncertainty.

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• Delivery systems
• Dilators
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• Medical device product development

• Customer-focused and committed to delivering an excellent experience.
• A confident communicator who can engage effectively with technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Comfortable leading teams and holding people accountable for commitments and deliverables.
• A natural problem solver who remains calm and resourceful when challenges arise.
• Energetic, persistent and flexible.
• Commercially aware, with a strong understanding of budgets and project financials.
• Collaborative and respectful, with the ability to motivate and engage others.
• Entrepreneurial in mindset, with the drive to make things happen.