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Fresenius Medical Care

Operates dialysis facilities and renal care

Senior Engineering Project Manager

Project ManagementPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeSchweinfurt, GermanyNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a technical field such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics is required; a higher degree is desirable.
  • At least 8 years of professional experience in product development and/or technical project management, ideally in medical technology or a comparably regulated environment.
  • Several years of experience leading complex, international development projects.
  • Demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams across different locations and disciplines.
  • Experience across the full product lifecycle, from concept through product phase-out.
  • Strong leadership and motivational abilities in international matrix organizations.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to make decisions amid uncertainty and conflicting objectives.
  • Substantial experience developing electronic and mechanical hardware products.
  • Strong knowledge of requirements management, systems design, verification and validation, release management, change management, supply chain management, and quality management.
  • Experience with modern development processes, including the V-model and systems engineering.
  • Experience with product and project risk management in regulated environments.
  • Good knowledge of relevant standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience with application lifecycle management and product lifecycle management systems, preferably Polarion and Windchill.
  • Strong knowledge of modern project management methods and tools.
  • Business-fluent English and very good spoken and written German.

Responsibilities

  • Independently lead complex international product development projects from concept through market launch and production readiness, focusing on mechanics and electronics.
  • Ensure successful achievement of project objectives for scope, quality, schedule, cost, and risk.
  • Create, manage, and continuously adapt project, schedule, and resource plans.
  • Lead and coordinate international, cross-functional project teams without disciplinary authority.
  • Define, prioritize, and implement project scope, requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Identify, assess, and actively manage project and product risks, including appropriate mitigation and escalation measures.
  • Ensure effective decision-making and resolve complex technical and organizational challenges.
  • Represent the development function in program teams, management reviews, and executive reviews.
  • Create informative project dashboards and communicate project status transparently across all organizational levels.
  • Promote project management best practices and support continuous improvement of development and project management processes.

Desired Qualifications

  • A higher degree than the required bachelor's degree is desirable.
  • Experience in medical technology or a comparably regulated environment is ideal.
  • Experience with Polarion and Windchill is preferred.

About the Company

Fresenius Medical Care

Operates dialysis facilities and renal care

Fresenius Medical Care North America provides renal care through a network of dialysis facilities and outpatient cardiac and vascular labs that deliver coordinated treatment for chronically ill patients. It also offers specialty pharmacy and laboratory services and manufactures and distributes dialysis equipment, disposables, and renal medicines. The company stands out by being the world’s largest fully integrated renal care provider with an extensive network that covers care delivery, drug and lab services, and product supply. Its goal is to ensure access to comprehensive, high-quality care for people with kidney and other chronic conditions across North America.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$40.2M
Headquarters
Waltham, MA
Founded
1996

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