2 Project Management jobs in Galway
Senior Principal Project Management Specialist

Posted 6 days ago
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**A Day in the Life**
**A Day in the Life**
Medtronic's Cardiac Ablation Solutions division is searching for a Principal PD Project Management Specialist to join our Product Development team working on new catheter designs.
Cardiac Ablation Solutions is developing next generation medical technologies that treat patients with abnormal heart rhythms. Our technologies save lives and improves the quality of living for millions of patients across the world by advancing innovation for the diagnosis and ablation of cardiac arrhythmias and enabling clinicians to perform procedures with superior outcomes.
As a?Project Management Specialist,?you will be responsible for coordinating and supporting a range of new product development activities on large, moderately complex projects?You will work independently to implement strategic goals and establish operational plans, and coordinate with Project Management, R&D, Quality, Operations, Regulatory, and other functions to?deliver?products to our customers?
**Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.**
+ Develops and executes project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resources.
+ Ensures adherence to design control requirements.
+ Defines and negotiates project resource requirements.
+ Communicates project status and updates to stakeholders.
+ Manages project budgets and oversees capital expenditures.
+ Monitors the project from initiation through delivery.
+ Develops risk mitigation plans.
+ Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress.
+ Travels up to 25% of the time.
**Must Have: Minimum Requirements**
Requires a Level 8 Degree and minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
**Nice to Have**
+ Experience with ablation products and therapies (e.g., catheters, generators)
+ Strong understanding of medical device regulations (e.g., IEC 60601, IEC 62304, ISO 14971, ISO 13485)
+ Experience with Microsoft Project and ProChain scheduling methodologies
+ Skilled in organizing work for unstructured problems or execution tasks
+ Broad engineering knowledge across product development functions
+ Ability to effectively interface and communicate with employees at all organizational levels
+ Strength in working with cross-functional teams across facilities to solve problems
+ Ability to work independently and take the initiative on tasks
+ Exceptional influencing and interpersonal skills, negotiating, managing change, resolving conflict
+ Master's degree in Engineering and/or scientific discipline, or MBA
+ PMP certification
+ Lean/Six Sigma certification
**Medtronic offer a competitive salary and flexible Benefits Package**
**Physical Job Requirements**
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position?
**Benefits & Compensation**
**Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package**
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
**About Medtronic**
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here ( lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
**We change lives** . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That's who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.
**We build extraordinary solutions as one team** . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.
**This life-changing career is yours to engineer** . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will.
+ **Build** a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world
+ **Grow** a career reflective of your passion and abilities
+ **Connect** to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning
These commitments set our team apart from the rest:
**Experiences that put people first** . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.
**Life-transforming technologies** . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms.
**Better outcomes for our world** . Here, it's about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.
**Insight-driven care** . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting?is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.
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R&D Project Manager
Posted 18 days ago
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Our client, a pioneering and fast-growing medical device start-up based in Galway, is seeking an R&D Project Manager to join their high-performing team. Focused on innovative patient solutions in palliative care, the company is entering a critical phase of growth as it progresses toward product launch.
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and hands-on project leader to take ownership of cross-functional R&D projects in a fast-paced, agile environment. You will play a key role in managing timelines, coordinating resources, and helping bring a first-in-class device to market.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Plan, coordinate, and oversee all aspects of R&D projects, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget.
Establish and manage effective communication with internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders.
Monitor project progress across defined phase gates, manage risks, and adjust plans as needed.
Lead the development of detailed project plans and ensure they are continuously updated to reflect changing requirements.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and introduce best practices in project and agile methodologies.
Provide technical mentoring and direction to R&D team members to meet deliverables.
Serve as the primary point of contact for project updates, timelines, and resource alignment.
Support collaboration with external contract manufacturing and development partners.
8+ years of experience in project management, preferably within medical device R&D.
Proven track record managing complex product development projects from concept to launch.
Experience working with contract manufacturers and external vendors.
PMP certification or equivalent qualification is an advantage.
Proficient in MS Office and project planning tools.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and presentation abilities, with the capacity to lead cross-functional teams.
Comfortable working in a dynamic, start-up environment with evolving priorities.
Immediate interviews available for suitable candidates.
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