Special Program Manager

Hiring: Program Management Specialist - Medical DeviceLocation: Rice Creek, Fridley, MN (4 days onsite mandatory)Type: W2 ContractDuration: 6+ MonthsAbout the Role:We are seeking a Principal PMO / Project Management Specialist to lead manufacturing technology programs focused on automation, machine vision, and computer vision platforms within a medical device environment. This role will drive cross-functional execution, project governance, risk management, and operational PMO activities across multiple concurrent initiatives.Key Responsibilities• Lead multiple cross-functional manufacturing technology programs• Manage project scope, schedules, risks, dependencies, and execution• Build and maintain detailed project plans using tools like Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, and Confluence• Drive stakeholder communication, executive reporting, and portfolio visibility• Coordinate engineering, operations, and clinical teams in a matrixed environment• Support PMO process improvements and best practicesTop Skills Required? Program / Project Management (PMO Environment)? Manufacturing Engineering & Technology Platforms? Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management? Risk Management & Executive Reporting? Project Planning Tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps)Nice to Have• Medical Device / Regulated Industry experience• Automation, Machine Vision, or Computer Vision exposure• PMP Certification• Portfolio reporting & dashboard experienceExperience Required• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering project/program management experience• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related field.

Created: 2026-05-09