Program Management Intern

ABOUT INSPIRE MEDICAL SYSTEMS

Inspire is the first of its kind medical device designed to make a difference in the lives of those living with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). We are revolutionizing the sleep industry with our FDA-approved medical device, designed to reduce OSA severity for those who cannot tolerate or get consistent benefit from CPAP. Our focus on patient outcomes is at the core of everything we do, and our “think I can” attitude drives us to make a difference in the lives of those seeking alternative sleep apnea treatments.

WHY JOIN OUR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

At Inspire, we value people – your diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts. We elevate voices and encourage learning opportunities to build a professional network that grows into community. Our 12-week long internship program will provide you with the opportunity to gain a multifaceted set of skills, experiences, and professional insights that will contribute to both your personal and professional career development.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and want to work with innovative technology, (and have some fun along the way) come be a part of our great team!

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The selected intern will work with our Program Management Office to support various initiatives and projects, while gaining first-hand experience with cutting edge medical device technology.

OPPORTUNITIES YOU WILL HAVE IN THIS ROLE

• The Program Management Office works with all other departments at Inspire to pull together the various project work within those departments toward the creation of products and services that create value for our customers. This role gives the Intern candidate a broader experience than most internships in that you will provide a leadership role while interacting and learning about all the departments in the company. The position is well suited for a candidate who is wanting to learn more about how companies work and how projects and programs link to strategy to fulfill the mission and vision of the company. Specifically, you will:

1. Provide support to program managers in the leadership of new product development programs.
2. Create Program Management automation tools related to planning, tracking, communicating, and executing projects.
3. Develop management communication dashboards showing status of the portfolio of Inspire programs.
4. Work across departments to troubleshoot roadblocks and overcome risks that keep programs from moving forward.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience:

• 2 years undergraduate schooling (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Project Management Experience
• Demonstrated Leadership Skills                                                             
• Programming in Visual Basic for Applications, Python and/or C/C++
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills                                                                 
• Experience creating visual artifacts / dashboards / A3 reports    

Preferred Experience:

• Undergraduate or graduate project management experience
• 0-2 years (or equivalent) towards a master’s degree in a relevant field
• Experience with Smartsheets or similar Program Management Tools
• Experience with Statistical Modelling of Project Plans

Inspire Medical Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training, and social and recreational programs. Inspire Medical Systems complies with applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which Inspire Medical Systems has facilities. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.
Inspire Medical Systems is an equal opportunity employer with recruitment efforts focused on ensuring a diverse workforce. Applicants with a disability that need accommodation to complete the Inspire Medical Systems application process should contact Human Resources at 844-672-4357 or email careers@inspiresleep(dot)com
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