Program Manager

Sterling Engineering; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemera is seeking a Program Manager to lead and coordinate medical device development programs from quotation through design freeze and validation. This role will serve as the key customer interface while coordinating cross-functional teams across multiple sites to ensure programs meet quality, cost, timing, and risk objectives.

Medical device industry experience is required. The ideal candidate will have 3–5+ years of program management experience and a track record of leading multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of Program Management experience, preferably in medical device development.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent cross-functional coordination across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate medical device development programs from quotation through design freeze and validation.
• Serve as key customer interface while coordinating cross-functional teams across sites.
• Develop and maintain program plans, budgets, timelines, and expenses.
• Manage multiple programs simultaneously, adjusting involvement by complexity.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science or related field

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL – ICH Facility (Ravenswood/Montrose)

Pay: Up to $70/hr

Potential Direct Hire: Yes; target compensation of $120K–$140K+, depending on experience

Position Overview

Nemera is seeking a Program Manager to lead and coordinate medical device development programs from quotation through product design freeze and process validation. This role will serve as a key customer interface while coordinating cross‑functional teams across multiple sites to ensure programs meet quality, cost, timing, and risk objectives.

Medical device industry experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage internal and external customers in partnership with the Key Account Manager.
• Coordinate the full program and cross‑functional program team from RFQ through validation and design freeze.
• Develop and maintain program/project plans, budgets, timelines, and expenses.
• Manage multiple programs simultaneously while adjusting level of involvement based on program complexity.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations.

Must Have

• Medical device industry experience — REQUIRED
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of Program Management experience, preferably within medical device development.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.

Highly Preferred

• high-volume production, injection molding, and automation
• FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and ISO 62366
• Experience managing programs involving multiple sites and cross‑functional teams.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join Nemera on a contract basis with the potential to convert to a direct‑hire position. The target direct compensation is $120K–$140K+, with flexibility for candidates whose background warrants a higher level of compensation.