Our global medical device client located in Irvine, CA is seeking a Project Management Analyst with experience in New Product Development and R&D Engineering.  POSITION DUTIES:

• Manage project initiation/planning, strategy, execution, design reviews, controlling, and closing phases.
• Create and Manage project schedules and action items.
• Oversee and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Manage and control changes from original scope for every project.
• Serve as conduit between project/team members in all cross-functional groups such as Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, etc.
• Provide necessary support for your project team members.
• Establish and maintain project stakeholder relationships and communications.
• Apply project management methods and tools to every program.
• Develop, define, and execute project plans, schedules, and deliverables including identification of resources for projects from initiation through product delivery and project closure.
• Organize and integrate cross functional activities, ensuring successful completion of the project, i.e., project on schedule and within budget constraints.
• Responsible for project performance, maintaining scope, building a strong cross-functional team, proactive risk and issue management and resolution, as well as clear and constant communications to stakeholders. REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Ability to work, be organized and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding candidates will be well-versed in project management.
• Project management certification is a strong plus.
• Superior communication skills are required.
• Influencing others at all levels of the organization is essential.
• Knowledge of documentation processes and implementation.
• Experience managing risk and implementing mitigation plans.
• Strong MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills required.
• Flexibility to change direction and priorities and be able to adapt quickly.
• Ability to concurrently manage multiple projects with competing priorities. 
• Strong sense of diplomacy and ability to influence others at all levels of the organization. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor's Degree in related field is required, a technical degree is a plus.
• 2-3 years' experience; hands on experience managing projects.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years' experience in direct project management for new product development (NPD)
• Experience managing projects in a medical device or other related regulated industry is required.
• Must understand R&D Engineering  We are an equal opportunity employer and make hiring decisions based on merit. Recruitment, hiring, training, and job assignments are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, or any other protected classification. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.