Manufacturing Program Manager

Katalyst-Healthcares-; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst-Healthcares- is seeking a Manufacturing Program Manager to lead complex global programs for medical devices and drug-device combinations in Worcester, MA. This role focuses on strategy, planning, risk management, and cross-functional coordination to meet milestones and budgets.

The candidate will work with Manufacturing, Engineering, S&T, Supply Chain, Quality, and Regulatory to drive transfers, readiness, and launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in regulated manufacturing, medical device, engineering, or technical operations.
• At least 5 years in global program/project management.
• Experience in device manufacturing, combination product packaging, or related environment.
• Experience with product transfers from development to manufacturing operations.
• NPI, manufacturing readiness, and product launches experience.
• Strong cross-functional execution, stakeholder alignment, and risk management.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Excellent communication, organizational, presentation, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Define program scope, execution strategies, resources, timelines, and milestones.
• Lead global manufacturing programs involving assembly, labeling, packaging, testing, storage, and product release.
• Develop and maintain integrated schedules, Gantt charts, milestone plans, and WBS.
• Coordinate product and manufacturing transfers from development to commercial operations.
• Facilitate global kickoff meetings, governance, reviews, and cross-functional planning.
• Align manufacturing sites and global teams for program execution.
• Coordinate material planning, sourcing, distribution, and supply readiness.
• Manage program budgets and monitor financial performance.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation, and implement contingency plans.
• Coordinate with Quality and Regulatory for submissions, approvals, and launches.
• Track progress, resolve barriers, and report risks to leadership.
• Prepare charters, RACI, risk registers, milestone tables, and executive presentations.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, cut costs, and accelerate timelines.
• Ensure proper closeout and transition of responsibilities.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Risk management

MS Excel

MS Project

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Power BI

Smartsheet

AI productivity tools

Job description

Position Overview:

• The Manufacturing Program Manager will lead complex, global manufacturing programs involving new or modified medical devices and drug-device combination products. The role focuses on program strategy, execution planning, cross-functional coordination, risk management, manufacturing readiness, product transfers, and commercial product launches.


• The successful candidate will coordinate activities across Manufacturing, Engineering, Science & Technology, Supply Chain, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure programs meet established milestones, budgets, and business objectives.


• This is primarily a program management and coordination role, rather than a hands-on technical engineering or product design position.

Responsibilities:

• Define and document program scope, execution strategies, resources, deliverables, timelines, and milestones.


• Lead global manufacturing programs involving assembly, labeling, packaging, testing, storage, and product release.


• Develop and maintain integrated program schedules, Gantt charts, milestone plans, and work breakdown structures.


• Coordinate product and manufacturing transfers from development to commercial operations.


• Facilitate global kickoff meetings, governance meetings, stakeholder reviews, and cross-functional planning sessions.


• Align manufacturing sites and global teams to ensure effective program execution.


• Coordinate material planning, sourcing, distribution, and supply readiness across manufacturing networks.


• Manage program budgets, monitor financial performance, and address budget variances.


• Identify program risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement contingency plans.


• Coordinate with Quality and Regulatory teams to support regulatory submissions, product approvals, and market launches.


• Track program progress, resolve execution barriers, and communicate risks and issues to senior leadership.


• Prepare program charters, RACI matrices, risk registers, milestone tables, and executive presentations.


• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, accelerate timelines, and strengthen program governance.


• Ensure proper program closeout and transition ongoing responsibilities to appropriate teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline; an advanced degree is preferred.


• 10+ years of professional experience in a regulated manufacturing, medical device, engineering, or technical operations environment.


• At least 5 years of global program and/or project management experience.


• At least 5 years of relevant experience in device manufacturing, combination product packaging, or a closely related manufacturing environment.


• Demonstrated experience with combination product assembly, labeling, packaging, qualification, and industrialization.


• Experience managing product transfers from development to manufacturing operations.


• Experience with new product introduction (NPI), manufacturing readiness, and product launches.


• Strong understanding of cross-functional program execution, stakeholder alignment, and risk management.


• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.


• Excellent communication, organizational, presentation, negotiation, and leadership skills.


• Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders, including directors, vice presidents, and executive leadership.


• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification or equivalent program management credentials.


• Experience with quality systems, design controls, product labeling, and regulatory submission preparation.


• Knowledge of commercial supply readiness and global regulatory requirements.


• Experience with Power BI, Smartsheet, and AI-enabled productivity tools.


• Strong financial management skills and business acumen.


• Multilingual communication skills.

Mandatory Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in the medical device industry or a closely relevant regulated manufacturing environment.


• Minimum 5 years of experience in global program management.


• Strong experience with drug-device combination products.


• Experience in medical device manufacturing, combination product assembly, labeling, and packaging.


• Experience with new product manufacturing, product launches, and product transfers.


• Experience coordinating global manufacturing programs across multiple sites.


• Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering or Science.


• Strong knowledge of MS Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.


• Ability to work onsite in Worcester, MA, Tuesday through Thursday.