MedTech Program Lead (Contract, 1099)

vantagemedtech; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 138,000 - 276,000; Part time

Job summary

Vantage MedTech seeks an experienced Program Manager (Independent Contractor) to develop and drive program strategies across hardware and technical services. You will govern implementation plans, manage budgets, and ensure quality objectives are met while coordinating cross-functional teams.

The role reports to the Engineering Manager/Director and involves lifecycle oversight from initiation to design transfer, with data-driven insights guiding decisions and risk mitigation strategies throughout

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field; 10+ years in program management, product development, or technical consulting for complex projects.
• Experience supporting medical devices, healthcare tech, life sciences, or regulated industries with quality/regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to deliver multi-stakeholder programs with executive-level engagement.
• Strong knowledge of product development processes, design controls, quality systems, and commercialization activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement program strategies, governance structures, and project plans to meet objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across initiation, planning, execution, verification and design transfer.
• Identify risks, issues, dependencies, and impacts; propose mitigation and improvement actions.
• Act as a strategic advisor, providing status updates, insights, and guidance to stakeholders and customers.
• Lead meetings and workshops to align stakeholders and drive decision making.
• Provide data-driven analysis and reporting to support business decisions.
• Recommend process improvements and operational efficiencies to enhance program execution.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Vantage MedTech seeks an experienced Program Manager (Independent Contractor) to develop and drive program strategies across hardware and technical services. You will govern implementation plans, manage budgets, and ensure quality objectives are met while coordinating cross-functional teams.

The role reports to the Engineering Manager/Director and involves lifecycle oversight from initiation to design transfer, with data-driven insights guiding decisions and risk mitigation strategies throughout