As a Product Development Program Manager, you will be a member of the Operations team working within the Acute Care & Monitoring business unit. In this role, you will collaborate with other global cross-functional Core Team members and be responsible for the successful planning, coordination, management, and completion of all deliverables required to effectively execute on key project commitments and drive strategic alignment across for the business.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
Leads or leverages cross-functional teams to gather and evaluate requirements, develop project plans, and manage deliverables for strategic programs within AC&M Operations.
Drives the execution and implementation of project deliverables, establishes operating mechanisms, and assures alignment with MDT and Operating Unit leaders in support of strategic business objectives.
Manages timelines and Gantt charts to ensure program deliverables are met from initiation through delivery and escalates risks and issues for intervention and problem-solving with project managers, Operating Unit leaders, and key stakeholders.
Monitors the effectiveness and performance of the program and facilitates the development of contingency plans and recommends actions to resolve issues impacting program goals and objectives.
Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress, reviews status of projects and budgets, prepares status reports, and communicates with stakeholders to maintain alignment through the course of the project.
Applies and demonstrates strong leadership that results in a collaborative culture using clear, credible, objective, and proactive communications and stakeholder management, including communication with executive leadership.
Utilizes effective, standard project management tools and techniques to independently execute on project deliverables. This includes managing scope, schedule, risk and budget.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT CAREER STREAM: Program Managers and Directors focus on tactical, operational activities for a major program with broad or ongoing impact. Levels within the program management career stream typically accomplish program objectives through matrixed employee teams and / or vendors who are not direct reports but for which the incumbent has direct accountability to lead. The majority of time is spent overseeing their area of responsibility, managing program/team performance, communicating project and operational developments, planning, prioritizing and / or directing the responsibilities of program team members. Goal achievement is typically accomplished through performance of program team members.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
Leads or leverages cross-functional teams to gather and evaluate requirements, develop project plans, and manage deliverables for strategic programs within AC&M Operations.
Drives the execution and implementation of project deliverables, establishes operating mechanisms, and assures alignment with MDT and Operating Unit leaders in support of strategic business objectives.
Manages timelines and Gantt charts to ensure program deliverables are met from initiation through delivery and escalates risks and issues for intervention and problem-solving with project managers, Operating Unit leaders, and key stakeholders.
Monitors the effectiveness and performance of the program and facilitates the development of contingency plans and recommends actions to resolve issues impacting program goals and objectives.
Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress, reviews status of projects and budgets, prepares status reports, and communicates with stakeholders to maintain alignment through the course of the project.
Applies and demonstrates strong leadership that results in a collaborative culture using clear, credible, objective, and proactive communications and stakeholder management, including communication with executive leadership.
Utilizes effective, standard project management tools and techniques to independently execute on project deliverables. This includes managing scope, schedule, risk and budget.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT CAREER STREAM: Program Managers and Directors focus on tactical, operational activities for a major program with broad or ongoing impact. Levels within the program management career stream typically accomplish program objectives through matrixed employee teams and / or vendors who are not direct reports but for which the incumbent has direct accountability to lead. The majority of time is spent overseeing their area of responsibility, managing program/team performance, communicating project and operational developments, planning, prioritizing and / or directing the responsibilities of program team members. Goal achievement is typically accomplished through performance of program team members.
Requirements:
Must Have: (Minimum Requirements)
Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 5 years of project/direct management experience or Advanced Degree with a minimum of 3 years of project/direct management experience
4+ years of experience in project management or new product delivery in a regulated industry (e.g. medical, automotive, aerospace, etc.)
High degree of competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Proven track record of successfully managing within a matrixed organization
Nice to Have:
10+ years of experience in Project Management experience
MBA and PMP / CSM Certification preferred
Working knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework methodologies
Knowledge in product development, project management in the medical device industry
Strong communication and teamwork skills; must possess excellent relationship building skills with direct reports, peers, and senior leaders
Must be able to lead cross-functional discussions; driving towards alignment, decisions, resolutions when necessary
Ability to manage multiple projects at once while understanding cultural differences between various regions of the world
Experience with advanced scheduling and resource management tools like Prochain and Resource First.
Must Have: (Minimum Requirements)
Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 5 years of project/direct management experience or Advanced Degree with a minimum of 3 years of project/direct management experience
4+ years of experience in project management or new product delivery in a regulated industry (e.g. medical, automotive, aerospace, etc.)
High degree of competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Proven track record of successfully managing within a matrixed organization
Nice to Have:
10+ years of experience in Project Management experience
MBA and PMP / CSM Certification preferred
Working knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework methodologies
Knowledge in product development, project management in the medical device industry
Strong communication and teamwork skills; must possess excellent relationship building skills with direct reports, peers, and senior leaders
Must be able to lead cross-functional discussions; driving towards alignment, decisions, resolutions when necessary
Ability to manage multiple projects at once while understanding cultural differences between various regions of the world
Experience with advanced scheduling and resource management tools like Prochain and Resource First.
This position is open to all candidates.
