Project Manager IV - Military Veterans
at KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc.
Are you ready to lead a dynamic team of engineers in designing groundbreaking products in medical technology? KARL STORZ, a global leader in surgical equipment, is looking for a Project Manager IV to join our Camera Heads and Monitors Product Line team in Goleta, CA. This role is critical in bringing to market innovative surgical video imaging systems that enable surgeons to perform intricate, minimally invasive procedures and improve patient outcomes.
As a Project Manager IV (senior level, on a scale of I to V), you'll be a core member of the Camera Heads and Monitors Product Line. You'll oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams working in an Agile product development environment, requiring leadership of complex projects and extensive team collaboration. You'll work alongside experts across engineering disciplines to bring cutting-edge innovations to life, ensuring timely product releases and exceptional quality.
Why Join Us?
At KARL STORZ, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all forms because we know great ideas can come from anyone. We cultivate an authentic and inclusive environment that spans the globe, encouraging everyone to bring their genuine selves to a more equitable workplace. By championing different voices, backgrounds and diverse perspectives, we foster innovation and build a better world in surgical technology. KARL STORZ and help shape the future of healthcare while enjoying work-life balance and a culture that values you.
Role Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and motivation to project teams to help them reach project performance goals (quality, time, cost).
- Manage overall product/program/project responsibilities, coordinating efforts leading to product release.
- Organize the coordination of activities with outside suppliers and consultants to ensure timely delivery.
- Oversee the investigation and evaluation of existing medical device technologies.
- Effectively report progress to stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- A four-year degree, preferably in engineering or another technical area.
- 7-11 years of work experience, preferably in project management, marketing, or design engineering.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Extremely organized and able to consistently meet deadlines.
- Strong comprehension of technical requirements and specifications from various engineering disciplines.
- Well-developed "people skills" to mentor, coach, and communicate with team members.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills to keep stakeholders informed.
- Ability to exercise "influence without authority" (no direct reports) to lead project teams to successful completion.
- Ability to plan project cost and time constraints while maintaining high quality.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous medical product development experience.
- Strong knowledge of formal product development processes.
- Experience in a regulated environment (FDA, DoD, etc.).
- Knowledge of medical device quality system regulations and standards (e.g., U.S. FDA Quality System Regulation 21CFR Part 820, ISO13485, ISO9001) is a plus, but not required. We encourage candidates with transferable skills to apply.
- Experience in an Agile development environment.
What Makes Us Unique
We prioritize work-life balance by offering a flexible schedule, featuring a 4-day workweek (Monday-Thursday) with 10-hour days, and a hybrid model requiring on-site presence two days a week (Tuesday and Wednesday), with adaptability to evolving business needs.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and let's explore how your skills align with this impactful role!
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Eligible Employee Benefits
- Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and pet insurance, too!
- 3 weeks vacation, 11 holidays plus paid sick time
- Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave; includes maternal/ paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan providing a match of 60% of the employee's first 6% contribution (up to IRS limits)
- Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, STD, LTD & LTC Insurance
- We prepay your tuition up to $5,250 per year! - Tuition pre-imbursement
- Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
- And much more!
Credentialing requirements at KARL STORZ
KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and customers. Most field-based roles at KARL STORZ require hospital credentialing/health screens as a condition of employment. Credentialing can include required vaccinations, health screens & other requirements as outlined by our customers. During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how credentialing/health screens may impact the role you are seeking and if you require any reasonable accommodations regarding these requirements.
Pay Transparency
The pay range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a specific team member's base salary and/or hourly pay rate, several factors will be considered including such things as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the role.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation Statement
KARL STORZ is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and unique experiences. To achieve this goal, we are committed to diverse voices, and all applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. KARL STORZ is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. Should you need assistance or accommodation please email us at taoperations@karlstorz.com.
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Vaccine requirements at KARL STORZ due to COVID-19
KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and therefore we require the COVID-19 vaccine for all of our employees unless otherwise due to an underlying medical condition or sincerely held religious beliefs. During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how COVID-19 may impact the role you are seeking and if you require a reasonable accommodation regarding the vaccine requirement see below on the process for requesting accommodation. Please click here to learn more about our overall response to COVID-19.
Employee Benefits Program Overview for U.S. Locations
- Medical / Dental / Vision including a state of the art wellness program and pet insurance, too!*
- 3 weeks’ vacation, 10 holidays plus paid sick time*
- 401K retirement savings plan providing a match of 60% of the employee’s first 6% contribution
- Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, STD, LTD & LTC Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year
- Fitness reimbursement up to $200 annually
- Employee referral program of up to $2,000 per hire
*Field sales, internships and part-time employees are not eligible except for where required by state law.
Non-employees, including temporary workers and consultants, are not eligible to participate in KARL STORZ benefits program.
KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. Employee must comply will all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation Statement
KARL STORZ is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and unique experiences. To achieve this goal, we are committed to diverse voices and all applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. KARL STORZ is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. Should you need assistance or accommodation please email us at TaleoAdministrator@karlstorz.com.
Notice to Employment Agencies
This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by KARL STORZ’s Human Resources team. Human Resources will reach out to our preferred, contracted agency partners in the rare instance additional talent options are required. Your respect for this process is appreciated. KARL STORZ does not accept unsolicited Agency resumes. Resumes received which were unsolicited by KARL STORZ Human Resources department will be ineligible for referral fees.
Goleta, CA
Global company stability. Small company feel.
At KARL STORZ, you’ll have the opportunity to develop a more rewarding career filled with opportunities that you never thought possible.
Where technology meets humanity
KARL STORZ has been a leading provider of advanced endoscopy systems and related medical technology for more than 75 years.
We’re all about long-term, sustainable development—and that goes for both our products and our people. Our family-oriented culture gives you the tools you need to thrive at work and the time you need to recharge at home.
You’ll get to bring your authentic self to work every day and advance your career with a company that shares your goals—another reason why so many people on our team have stayed with us for so long.
Join KARL STORZ and experience a more enriching career, one where the work you do supports our goal to put best-in-class medical technology into the hands of skilled surgeons to save patient lives every day.