Program Manager

What You Will Do

• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated programs and projects, with focus on managing budget, schedule, actions, and risks
• Serve as the primary customer contact once the program is in the committed pipeline
• Work closely with the engineering team in coordinating all design and development, and with the NPI Director to manage the intake process into manufacturing operations
• Direct and manage programs/projects from intake of proposal development to transfer into manufacturing operations
• Facilitate and align internal and external program/project teams through regular joint update meetings and correspondence
• Manage cross-functional program/project teams during all phases of product design, development, and oversight of builds
• Review program/project proposals and collaborate with engineering to determine schedule, alignment with budget, and procedures for accomplishing program/project staffing requirements for planning purposes
• Initiate and support quoting and proposal development for all out-of-scope efforts
• Work cross-divisionally supporting Nissha Medical Technologies' other business units as a PM resource as necessary
• Manage scope of contracted work through the use of project management tools such as PPM and/or Harvest to manage contract and budget
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure proper invoicing throughout the program/project life cycle
• Maintain dashboards on all programs/projects to assure visibility to others within the organization
• Direct and coordinate activities of program personnel to ensure that each program/project progresses on schedule, within prescribed budget, and that risks are managed and issues escalated when required
• Provide status reports through the use of meeting minutes, RAIL, and other tools to the customer on a consistent basis
• Confer with the Program Management Team to continue enhancement of the PMO process on a consistent basis
• Manage risk actions through proven risk management methodology and escalate as required
• Develop, maintain, and deliver up-to-date schedules to internal team, customers, stakeholders, and Senior Management through the use of Microsoft Project
• Assure the activities of programs/projects and product development teams maintain and adhere to all quality and regulatory requirements including but not limited to QMS System, FDA, CE guidelines
• Work with minimal supervision and effectively communicate program requirements to internal and external customers
• Abide by all safety and security rules set forth by the company and regulatory agencies

Core Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related experience in a Program or Project Manager role
• Demonstrated history of successfully executing programs/projects
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
• Knowledge of program/project management practices, techniques, and tools
• Experience with program/project management software
• Experience with strategic planning, risk management, and change management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the medical device or highly regulated industry
• Engineering emphasis/degree
• PMP certification
• Experience with SCRUM/Agile program or project management
• Experience in manufacturing or a closely related business
• Experience with Microsoft Project
• Familiarity with capital expenditure requests and ROI analysis/justification
• Experience with people management

Professional Traits We Value

• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented and accurate
• Strong prioritization and execution skills
• Analytical and tactical approach to problem-solving
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to communicate effectively across global cultures and regions

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected salary range: $100,000–$120,000/annually (actual compensation determined by experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development opportunities