Job Title

Project Manager

Department

Program Management Office

Hiring Manager Title

Manager, Program Management

Position Type

Exempt

Company & Job Overview

Diality Inc, a privately held medical device company located in Irvine, CA is committed to improving the quality of life for patients with kidney disease. We are developing a smart, flexible, portable hemodialysis machine that will enable patients to self-treat at home or wherever they travel. The extremely versatile hemodialysis solution will allow more patients to benefit from their true dialysis prescription at home or in a variety of care settings, including nursing homes, hospitals, and dialysis centers, without the need for pre-mixed dialysate bags or external water-treatment systems.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager who will be responsible for the coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of dialysis machine development projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, quality, commitments, and goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Monitor and track project progress, adjusting as needed to meet deadlines.
• Orchestrate cross-functional and cross-organization collaboration
• Facilitate productive working sessions that drive alignment and clear decision-making.
• Create visibility through streamlined dashboards and proactive communication.
• Coordinate design reviews, prototype builds, and test cycles across multiple workstreams.
• Manage critical external partnerships with vendors, consultants, and testing facilities.
• Ensure appropriate documentation for regulatory compliance while maintaining development momentum.
• Identify and remove cross-functional barriers that impede progress.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Report and escalate issues to management as needed.
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, or related technical field.
• 1 -3 years of experience managing medical device development projects.
• Working knowledge of design control processes and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of mechanical, electronics, and software development cycles.
  
  

Analytical & Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Hands-on experience with JIRA or similar project management tools.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Project for schedule management.
• Ability to analyze complex project data and translate into actionable insights.
  
  

Agility & Learning Orientation

• Thrives in ambiguity and navigates uncertainty with confidence.
• Embodies "perfection is in progress" mindset while maintaining forward momentum.
• Pivots quickly when faced with new information or changing priorities.
• Shows intellectual curiosity and seeks diverse perspectives to inform decisions.
  
  

Physical Demands

Sustained periods of time standing and sitting in a laboratory

Sitting at a desk utilizing a computer

Some lifting of

Working Environment

• Typical office areas with offices, cubicles and conference rooms.
  
  

Travel

• Willingness to travel domestically as needed (up to 10%) to visit vendors and attendance at select conferences.