Senior Program Manager

About the Role

This high visibility position will be responsible for leading and motivating a cross-functional team to drive innovation and new product development (NPD) efforts in the AAD platform within the Business Group of MDS. The role requires a complete understanding of project management principles, theories, and concepts, including customer scope requirements, work breakdown structures, risk management, integrated business plans, and product requirements.

Responsibilities

• Delivers projects on-time through predictable and transparent execution.
• Serves as an agile problem solver, master negotiator, motivational coach, product development process expert, prudent risk taker, and team champion.
• Influences solutions and works to resolve business and/or technical problems at all levels of the organization.
• Implements the strategic and technical direction for the project/program team.
• Finds and creates new avenues of excellence.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of business, market growth drivers, and trends, and influences business case development.
• Leads cross-functional teams through projects of medium scale and moderate complexity.

Requirements

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related engineering degree.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in product development and design, with 3-5 years in medical devices/products (Class II).
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
• Experience driving remediation and/or sustaining engineering projects.

Preferences

• Advanced degree in an engineering discipline or MBA.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified.
• Familiarity with Advanced Access Devices.

Skills

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

Workplace Arrangements

For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different arrangements. COVID-19 vaccination is required for certain roles, with accommodations considered pursuant to applicable law.

Location

Primary Work Location: USA, UT - Salt Lake City