Senior Analyst

Job Title:
Senior Analyst, Project Management

Location:
Irvine, California (Onsite/Hybrid)

Duration:
12 Months (Contract)

Job Summary:

The Senior Analyst, Project Management will be responsible for leading cross-functional projects through the full product lifecycle, including product development, clinical evaluations, operational readiness, and commercialization. This role supports the APM PMO Team and focuses on delivering new and improved Hemodynamic Monitoring products, along with related accessories and disposables, while ensuring adherence to quality, regulatory, and business objectives. The role requires strong project leadership, stakeholder engagement, and a solid understanding of medical device development within a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead one or more medium to large-scale projects within a program, ensuring compliance with Quality Systems and Design Control processes.
• Manage all phases of project execution including initiation, planning, budgeting, execution, monitoring, documentation, and closeout.
• Facilitate the development, review, and approval of project business cases.
• Develop detailed project plans and manage scope, timelines, risks, and dependencies.
• Execute project management plans covering quality, risk, communication, staffing, and resource coordination.
• Communicate project status, risks, and performance metrics to stakeholders to maintain accurate and current project visibility.
• Lead core team meetings and cross-functional forums to drive effective decision-making and project execution.
• Promote continuous improvement in meeting effectiveness, execution discipline, and team collaboration.
• Serve as a project/program management subject matter expert, providing guidance and mentorship to peers.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders through trust, transparency, and effective communication.
• Foster a culture of urgency, accountability, and ownership across project teams.
• Navigate complex challenges and drive teams toward effective and timely resolutions.
• Maintain momentum and engagement through change, ambiguity, and project obstacles.
• Influence peers, functional leaders, and stakeholders to align priorities and achieve project goals.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; Engineering or related technical field preferred (Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or similar).
• 2–5+ years of hands-on experience managing new product development or complex cross-functional projects.
• Solid understanding of medical device product development, regulatory requirements, and product lifecycle processes.
• Demonstrated success leading projects within matrixed, cross-functional organizations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate data and drive informed decisions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and balance competing stakeholder needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Experience using MS Office Suite and project management tools/systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP Certification or progress toward certification.
• Experience supporting clinical evaluations and commercialization readiness.
• Familiarity with risk management, design controls, and quality systems in regulated environments.
• Background in hemodynamic monitoring, diagnostics, or related medical device technologies.

Key Competencies:

• Project & Program Management
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Medical Device Product Lifecycle
• Risk & Issue Management
• Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
• Strategic Thinking & Decision Making
• Communication & Execution Excellence