Program Manager - Medical Devices

Stevanato Group; Monza; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading pharmaceutical company in Italy is seeking a Program Manager to lead the development and industrialization of product components. The role requires 8+ years in regulated industries, with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. Candidates should have a proven track record in program management and experience with design control. This position offers competitive compensation and an opportunity to drive cross-functional programs.

Competenze

• 8+ years of experience in Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, or regulated industries.
• Proven track record as a Program Manager or Project Manager.
• Experience with Design Control and product development processes.

Mansioni

• Define program scope, priorities, and deliverables.
• Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders.
• Identify risks and implement contingency plans.
• Manage program budgets and monitor costs.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Financial Management

Descrizione del lavoro

We are looking for a Program Manager to join our DDS R&D Program Management team, with openings in both our Milan and Piombino Dese (PD) offices.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the development, industrialization, and scale-up of the Device component of a Combination Product. You will drive cross-functional programs, coordinate multiple project teams, and collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment, progress, and overall program success.

Key Activities

1. Program Planning, Execution & Delivery

The Program Manager defines the program scope, priorities, and key deliverables, translating business needs into a clear roadmap. They coordinate multiple project teams, develop detailed plans, and oversee execution to ensure that timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met. The role provides technical guidance as needed and ensures that approval processes, interdependencies, and project activities are managed coherently.

2. Stakeholder, Communication & Relationship Management

They act as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, facilitating collaboration and ensuring alignment across functions. The Program Manager communicates progress, risks, and decisions to all relevant parties, promoting effective information flow and translating complex topics into clear, actionable insights.

3. Risk, Issue & Contingency Management

The Program Manager proactively identifies emerging risks and issues, maintaining a structured risk register and coordinating mitigation actions. They ensure timely problem resolution and implement contingency plans to protect program objectives and performance.

4. Budget, Resource & Performance Management

They manage program budgets, monitor costs, and work closely with Finance and Procurement to ensure effective budget planning and reporting. The Program Manager optimizes resource allocation, tracks overall program performance, maintains dashboards and documentation, and leads lessons‑learned activities at program close.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, or other highly regulated industries.
• Proven track record as a Program Manager / Project Manager leading cross‑functional and multi‑project environments.
• Strong experience with Design Control, product development processes, and manufacturing technologies as injection molding and assembly.

Core Competences

• understanding of program and portfolio management principles.
• Strong leadership, decision‑making, and team‑management capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to anticipate risks, remove roadblocks, and provide technical guidance.
• Solid financial and resource management skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, actionable insights.