NPD (New Product Development) Program Manager - Req Exp in NPD Projects & Medical Device Industry

Key Responsibilities

• Manages one or more large scale to enterprise-wide projects within program, assuring strict adherence to BD APM’s Quality Systems and Change Control Process
• Facilitates the creation and approval of business cases within the program, and coordinates the sharing and prioritization of resources among projects
• Develops a detailed plan for the program and manages program change accordingly
• Executes program plans (quality, risk, communication, staffing, etc.) and communicate program status and data to maintain accurate and current program information for the use of stakeholders
• Serves as a project and program management subject matter expert, including guiding and mentoring peers
• Leads core team meetings and other necessary meetings to drive best in class program execution; Continually improves quality and effectiveness of how meetings are run, decisions are made, and how work gets done

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience managing New Product Developments projects and/or programs of increasing complexity
• Demonstrated track record of successfully managing and leading projects in the medical device industry that incorporate a mix of Software, Firmware, and Hardware and Disposable components
• Proficient understanding of Medical Device Regulations and Product Development Process
• Demonstrated track record of leading within complex organizations requiring strong influence management skills
• Pioneered expertise in usage of MS Office Suite and related project management systems
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Effective decision-making skills – ability to negotiate and balance decisions and priorities across needs of several functional departments. Makes timely decisions in the face of risk and uncertainty

Experience

• Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodology and related project management software: Jira, Microsoft DevOps, etc.
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to lead meetings with external representatives
• Adhere to all EHS rules and requirements and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

Additional Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in (Mechanical, Biomedical, Systems, Electrical) Engineering or related field
• Master's Degree or equivalent
• PMP Certification