Senior Program Manager - New Product Development (Req Exp in Medical Device Industry) Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Manages one or more large scale to enterprise-wide projects within program, assuring strict adherence to BD APM’s Quality Systems and Change Control Process
• Facilitates the creation and approval of business cases within the program, and coordinates the sharing and prioritization of resources among projects
• Develops a detailed plan for the program and manages program change accordingly
• Executes program plans (quality, risk, communication, staffing, etc.) and communicate program status and data to maintain accurate and current program information for the use of stakeholders
• Leads core team meetings and other necessary meetings to drive best in class program execution; Continually improves quality and effectiveness of how meetings are run, decisions are made, and how work gets done
• Serves as a project and program management subject matter expert, including guiding and mentoring peers

Requirements

• Demonstrated track record of successfully managing and leading projects in the medical device industry that incorporate a mix of Software, Firmware, and Hardware and Disposable components
• Proficient understanding of Medical Device Regulations and Product Development Process
• Demonstrated track record of leading within complex organizations requiring strong influence management skills
• Pioneered expertise in usage of MS Office Suite and related project management systems
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Effective decision-making skills -- ability to negotiate and balance decisions and priorities across needs of several functional departments. Makes timely decisions in the face of risk and uncertainty

Experience

• A minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience managing New Product Developments projects and/or programs of increasing complexity
• Master's Degree or equivalent
• PMP Certification

Additional Skills

• Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodology and related project management software: Jira, Microsoft DevOps, etc.
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to lead meetings with external representatives

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in (Mechanical, Biomedical, Systems, Electrical) Engineering or related field
• Master's Degree or equivalent