Program Manager

Cretex Companies, Inc.; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Cretex Medical in Elk River, MN seeks a Program Manager to lead enterprise-wide programs spanning multiple Cretex businesses. You will drive execution from planning through implementation, partnering with operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to achieve quality, cost, and schedule commitments.

The role requires managing scope, timelines, resources, risks, and stakeholder alignment, while championing customer needs and ensuring smooth transitions to manufacturing in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum of 8 years of program/project management experience in a related field.
• 7 years of experience leading complex cross functional/organizational projects in a Program Management function in a manufacturing, engineering, medical device or industrial environment.
• 4 years of experience in a leadership role overseeing a function responsibility and outcome or leading a team of people to deliver necessary outcomes.
• Experience in manage projects and/or programs in medical product lifecycle management including planning, execution, risk management, stakeholder communication, and implementation.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Excel, Microsoft Project, Visio) for managing multiple projects simultaneously and effectively communicating status.
• Experience coordinating efforts in a multi-functional environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, influence stakeholders, and drive results without direct authority.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee customer and manufacturing programs through our project management system; primarily focused on higher complexity, cross-company, and international transfer programs
• Cultivate strong, collaborative partnerships with both internal teams and external customers to meet and exceed program objectives.
• Oversee customer projects to ensure all requirements, scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations are met.
• Responsible for successful program transition to manufacturing and monitoring in production to assure sustainable manufacturing output with line of sight to cost targets
• Promote teamwork across stakeholders to drive seamless project execution.
• Champion customer needs throughout the organization, ensuring timely progress on programs.
• Maintain a deep understanding of our manufacturing capabilities and processes relevant to the medical device industry.
• Provide strategic input to support functions on proposals, contract reviews, and system enhancements.
• Collaborate with stakeholder engineering, quality, and operations teams to uphold gross margin targets and deliver cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee the successful transition of projects into production.
• Accurately assess customer needs and the core markets we serve.
• Ensure business systems are effectively implemented, maintained, and operational.
• Define goals and performance expectations aligned with Cretex company objectives and manage personnel in accordance with corporate policies.
• Maintain professional, timely communication with all departments and customers.
• Support adherence to the company’s Quality System, ISO standards, and medical device regulations.
• Participate in our Operational Excellence Program and promote continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Fast-paced manufacturing environment

Drive results without authority

ISO 13485 knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Master’s degree in engineering/technical field

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Project

Visio

Job description

Overview

Position summary

The Program Manager leads complex, enterprise-wide programs with a primary focus on cross-company initiatives and international transfer projects across Cretex businesses. This role is responsible for driving program execution from planning through implementation, partnering with operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure successful outcomes. The Program Manager manages scope, timelines, resources, risks, and stakeholder alignment to deliver programs that support strategic business objectives while meeting commitments for quality, cost, and schedule.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• Effectively oversee customer and manufacturing programs through our project management system; primarily focused on higher complexity, cross-company, and international transfer programs
• Cultivate strong, collaborative partnerships with both internal teams and external customers to meet and exceed program objectives.
• Oversee customer projects to ensure all requirements, scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations are met.
• Responsible for successful program transition to manufacturing and monitoring in production to assure sustainable manufacturing output with line of site to cost targets
• Promote teamwork across stakeholders to drive seamless project execution.
• Champion customer needs throughout the organization, ensuring timely progress on programs.
• Maintain a deep understanding of our manufacturing capabilities and processes relevant to the medical device industry.
• Provide strategic input to support functions (e.g., Engineering, Customer Service, Planning) on proposals, contract reviews, and system enhancements.
• Collaborate with stakeholder engineering, quality, and operations teams to uphold gross margin targets and deliver cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee the successful transition of projects into production.
• Accurately assess customer needs and the core markets we serve.
• Ensure business systems are effectively implemented, maintained, and operational.
• Define goals and performance expectations aligned with Cretex company objectives and manage personnel in accordance with corporate policies.
• Maintain professional, timely communication with all departments and customers.
• Support adherence to the company’s Quality System, ISO standards, and medical device regulations.
• Participate in our Operational Excellence Program and promote continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements, Education & Experience (incl. KSA’s and certifications)

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum of 8 years of program/project management experience in a related field.
• 7 years of experience effectively leading complex cross functional/organizational projects in a Program Management function in a manufacturing, engineering, medical device or industrial environment.
• 4 years of experience in a leadership role overseeing a function responsibility and outcome or leading a team of people to deliver necessary outcomes.
• Experience in manage projects and/or programs in medical product lifecycle management including planning, execution, risk management, stakeholder communication, and implementation.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Excel, Microsoft Project, Visio or equivalent) for managing multiple projects simultaneously and effectively communicating status.
• Experience coordinating efforts in a multi-functional environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, influence stakeholders, and drive results without direct authority.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of ISO 13485
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Desirable Criteria & Qualifications

• Masters in a engineering, technical field or related field.
• Experience leading multi-site, cross-company, or international transfer programs.
• 4 years of multi-functional leadership experience with P/L responsibility preferred
• Engagement in continuing education, including participation in industry associations and organizations

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Pay Range

USD $103,900.00 - USD $155,900.00 /Yr.

Pay Range Details

PAY RANGE DETAILS:

Thispayrange reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency,offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

Company Benefits

BENEFITS

All Employees:

Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees.

20+hours:

Cretex’smedical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20+ hours/week.

30+ hours:

Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life;short and long termdisability; company provided life insurance; and tuitionassistanceprograms are available to employees working 30+ hours per week.

(Some benefits are subject to eligibilitycriteria.)

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