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About the Role

Lead Advanced Surgical Fluid & Flow NPI projects as part of platform project initiatives, driving cross-functional execution, managing technical and operational deliverables, and ensuring alignment with strategic program goals. Serve as the central point of coordination across engineering, supply chain, regulatory, and OEM stakeholders for timely and high-quality project milestone delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of large-scale projects for product development (NPI), ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget across all development phases.
• Create and monitor project plans including milestone timelines, COGS, project costs, and NREs.
• Guide the project team through individual development phases in compliance with Novanta’s Design Control Process.
• Align and coordinate shared resources within a global organization.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration through structured sprint planning, Obeya style meetings, and milestone fidelity reviews.
• Manage risk mitigation strategies, including resource planning, cost reduction opportunities, and contingency actions for technical challenges.
• Drive project financial tracking through cost forecasting, variance analysis, and alignment with program-level targets.
• Coordinate with OEM customers and internal stakeholders to ensure products are developed in compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging PMP tools, Kaizen methodologies, and agile workflows.
• Provide clear and consistent communication to leadership and team members, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Implementation of departmental and product group strategy.
• Coordination with other project managers on processes, interfaces and cross-functional tasks.
• Active participation in the innovation process & continuous improvement.
• Strict compliance with quality, occupational safety and environmental regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing complex, technical projects, preferably in medical device or similar regulated industries.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver results in a matrixed environment.
• Willingness to travel globally (Czech Republic, US) periodically. Up to 20%.

Skills

• Strong proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PMP).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Location

• Global (Czech Republic, US)

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 5+ years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree
• PMP certification
• MBA

About the Company

• Novanta's innovations power technology products transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing.
• We create engineered components and sub-systems delivering extreme precision and performance for mission-critical applications.
• Novanta operates as one global team with over 26 offices in The Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
• We foster a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration, and empowerment.
• This position is part of Novanta’s Advanced Surgery business unit, specializing in Minimally Invasive Medicine.
• WOM develops devices and accessories for minimally invasive surgery, producing Cameras, Insufflators, Medical Pumps, and tubing.
• Our insufflators and pump systems simplify complex surgeries.
• We continuously innovate with customers, doctors, and technical experts.

Equal Opportunity

• Novanta is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace.
• We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.
• Disability accommodation available at +1 781-266-5700.