Project/Program Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Merrimack Manufacturing is a medical device manufacturer located in the Manchester Millyard. We are a growing manufacturing company that will play a crucial part in bringing innovative and life changing products to life. POSITION OVERVIEW: Merrimack Manufacturing LLC is recruiting for a Program Manager to be responsible for managing tasks across cross-functional teams, maintaining and improving the product realization process, and ensure products comply with Merrimack quality standards while maintaining project timing. RESPONSIBILITIES: Projects follow the product realization process and meet all manufacturing performance metrics – on-time, yield, throughput, product costs, etcLessons learned through each project are identified and read across to future projectsLead cross-functional technical teams through the product realization process to bring projects from design authority to release to manufacturingTranslate high-level project goals into individual tasks; working with both internal and external project stakeholdersDrive delivery of aggressive goals while managing project schedule, cost, and project objectivesInterface with design authority and manage relationships to ensure crisp communication and alignment of objectivesDrive day-to-day project activities including removing roadblocks, managing resource conflicts, upholding high-performance standards, and meeting commitmentsWork to standardize and continuously improve the product realization processWork closely with management team to provide project schedules, resolve roadblocks, and effectively escalate problems when they arise QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: 5+ years experience leading projects from initial concept through design and release while working to standardize launch processes5+ years experience in the development and validation of complex electromechanical devicesExperience working in an FDA-regulated medical device environmentProven successes managing multiple schedules, budgets, and project resourcesExperience working directly with suppliers and/or customersHigh proficiency utilizing project management software (i.e. MS Project) and MS Office application Experience with structured problem solving tools, such as: 5-Why, A3, Six SigmaAbility to manage effectively across functional teams without direct authorityTeam-oriented leader who demonstrates emotional intelligence, self-awareness and empathy—prioritizing collective success, owning project outcomes, and fostering collaboration in a demanding, continuous-learning environment. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or suitable combination of education and experience. Powered by JazzHR UeFlCXkbdK