Program Manager

Job Description

This high visibility position will be responsible for leading and motivating a cross functional team within the AAD Sustaining Portfolio within the Business Group of MDS.

Complete understanding of a wide application of project management principles, theories, and concepts. Including but not limited, customer scope requirements, work breakdown structures, risk management, integrated business plans, and product requirements.

Delivers projects on-time through predictable and transparent execution.

Serving as an agile problem solver, master negotiator, motivational coach, product development process expert, prudent risk taker, and team champion.

A strong, influential communicator who implements the strategic and technical direction for the project/program team.

Finds and creates new avenues of excellence. Self-starting and will take action without prompting or direction from others to solve problems.

Demonstrates a working knowledge of business, market growth drivers and trends, influences business case development.

Leads cross functional teams through project(s) of medium scale and moderate complexity by leading cross functional teams individually or with an additional project leader.

Has a thorough understanding of all functional work streams in a phase gate process and a vision of an integrated project plan.

Position requirements

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related engineering degree is required. At least 5 years relevant experience in product development and design, with at least 2-4 years product development and design experience in medical devices/products (Class II).
• Minimum of 3 years project management experience.
• Experience managing remediation and/or sustaining projects

Position Preferences

• An advanced degree in an engineering discipline or MBA is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified
• Development of advanced access devices

Critical Skills and Competencies

• Successful track record of commercializing new products and/or remediating critical products in the market
• Experience in product development planning multiple work-streams, identifying risk and implementing action plans to optimize timelines and reduce execution risk
• Familiarity with medical device regulations and FDA submissions