Independent Program Manager – Medical Devices (Contract)

Vantage MedTech; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

Vantage MedTech is seeking an experienced Program Manager (Independent Contractor) to lead complex hardware and software programs in a regulated medical device environment from Olathe, KS. The role emphasizes governance, cross-functional execution, risk management, and strategic guidance for stakeholders and customers throughout the engagement.

Contractors will deliver data-driven analysis, status updates, and recommendations to drive on-time, on-budget outcomes and design transfer readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline
• 10+ years of program management, product development, engineering, or technical consulting experience for complex projects
• Experience in medical device, healthcare tech, life sciences, or regulated industries with knowledge of quality and regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects with multiple stakeholders, third-party partners, and executive engagement
• Strong knowledge of product development processes, design controls, quality systems, regulatory requirements, and commercialization activities
• Experience providing strategic guidance, risk assessment, stakeholder facilitation, and project execution support in complex technical environments

Responsibilities

• Developing and facilitating the execution of program strategies, governance structures, and implementation plans to achieve defined objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality requirements
• Facilitating cross-functional collaboration and coordinating project activities through all phases of the program lifecycle
• Identifying and evaluating program risks, issues, dependencies, and potential impacts with mitigation strategies
• Serving as a strategic advisor by providing project status updates, insights, recommendations, and guidance
• Facilitating meetings, workshops, and decision-making processes to align stakeholders and support execution
• Providing data-driven analysis, reporting, and recommendations to inform business decisions
• Recommending process improvements, best practices, and operational efficiencies to enhance performance

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk assessment

Stakeholder facilitation

Project governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Vantage MedTech is seeking an experienced Program Manager (Independent Contractor) to lead complex hardware and software programs in a regulated medical device environment from Olathe, KS. The role emphasizes governance, cross-functional execution, risk management, and strategic guidance for stakeholders and customers throughout the engagement.

Contractors will deliver data-driven analysis, status updates, and recommendations to drive on-time, on-budget outcomes and design transfer readiness.