Program Manager, Engineering-2

About the role

By living according to a common set of values, we create a culture that unifies, embraces the uniqueness we all bring to the company, and positions Integer for long-term success. At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do.

• Customer: We focus on our customers’ success
• Innovation: We create better solutions
• Collaboration: We create success together
• Inclusion: We always interact with others respectfully
• Candor: We are open and honest with one another
• Integrity: We do the right things and do things right

Responsibilities

Adheres to Integer’s Values and all safety, environmental, security and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety, Environmental and Security Management Systems, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.

Responsible for end-to-end management and execution of multiple projects of varying complexities, ensuring that all projects are:

• Set up and regularly updated in the Oracle ERP system
• Accurately forecasted
• Adherent to customer agreements, billing events, & milestones
• Financially tracked in accordance with established standards for cost management and revenue recognition aligned to Non recurrent Engineering (NRE) and/or sales of sample, prototype, or verification units
• Completed within budget and on time, meeting key performance objectives
• Managed to resolution, including project and scope changes in alignment to what was quoted or agreed to

Partners closely with cross-functional leaders to plan, develop, and direct product development and/or engineering projects from inception through successful implementation and hand-off to the designated receiving organization.

Prepares, monitors, and ensures adherence to master project/development plans, quotes, budgets, specifications, and schedules, providing periodic status reports as required for all assigned projects.

Establishes Key Performance Indicators, including milestones, as governance for project execution; provides organization, leadership, and guidance to project/program teams, serving as a member for those or other business teams, as assigned.

Serves as the primary point of escalation on respective projects. Receives and responds to requests for service or information for project-related matters. Prepares for and participates in status meetings (internal/external), and provides updates on the various projects to Integer cross-functional management, external customers, and suppliers, as necessary.

Identifies and recommends business process improvements to make the existing Program (Project) Management Office tools more effective and efficient; engages in best practice sharing across stakeholders and PMO functions across the enterprise, reflecting implemented practices into the PMO Manual.

Manages planning and communication with other functions (marketing, quality, regulatory, design assurance, manufacturing, etc.), as applicable, as it relates to project initiatives, policies, etc.

Ensures identified issues or risks related to any of the assigned projects are effectively resolved to represent the best interests of external customers and the patients they serve, internal customers and affiliated functions, and the overall Integer business.

Supports Integer's commercial team in assessing and providing inputs to new opportunities and quote development, which may involve visits to customer and/or supplier sites to assess technical capabilities and requirements, as well as general project requirements.

Actively engages with and leverages the implementation and adherence to Product Development Process (PDP), Manufacturing Transfer Process (MTP), and Technical Development Process (TDP) systems, as applicable.

Provides mentoring and training to Associates within the cross-functional teams, or others, as required.

May manage up to 2 to 3 direct reports, engineers or technicians, ensuring establishment of Goals and Objectives and supporting their respective personal and professional development plans.

Education & Experience

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred. Master’s degree in business or technical field welcomed. Certification in Project/Program Management from an accredited institution preferred.

Minimum Experience: 7+ years of experience, at least 4 in a regulated product environment like medical devices, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and aerospace in addition to 3 in a project management capacity having led multiple projects and project teams.

Knowledge & Skills

Special Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to lead team activities
• Strong ability to coach
• Advanced critical thinking & problem-solving skills
• Strong communication, presentation, follow-through, and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively work both vertically and horizontally across the organization and cross-functionally
• Collaboration and conflict resolution skills

Specialized Knowledge:

• Knowledge of current FDA, ISO, MDD, and other related quality and regulatory system requirements that intersect with design control and product development activities
• Comprehension of product & process development engineering principles sufficient to allow participation in product and technology development program ideation, scoping, initiation, and execution
• Broad experience base with manufacturing processes across multiple products and processes, preferably inclusive of medical components, subassemblies and finished medical devices
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required (up to 30% at times)

Benefits

Our total rewards program is designed to attract, retain, and motivate associates to contribute to Integer’s success. Our compensation program includes base salary and a cash-based incentive program supporting our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide a comprehensive benefits package with immediate eligibility including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and adoption benefits. Parental leave is available after one year. Optional employee-paid programs include supplemental life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance. Employees are immediately eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with company matching contributions. We provide 80 hours (10 days) of company-designated holidays per year plus an annual allotment of paid time off.