Program Manager

Jobtailor; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior Project Management leader to drive new product introduction and sustaining programs in the medical device sector. You will manage cross-functional teams, budgets, risks, and executive reporting to ensure successful product launches within the Acumed Product Life Cycle.

The role emphasizes Design Controls, cross-functional leadership, and financial performance management, with a focus on orthopedic product development and commercialization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related technical degree preferred
• MBA is a plus
• Strong preference for experience leading new product development programs within the medical device industry
• Strong understanding of Design Controls and regulated product development processes
• Orthopedic medical device product development and commercialization experience strongly preferred
• 6–8 years of project management experience in new product development and/or manufacturing
• At least 3 years of experience in medical devices or a related industry
• Demonstrated experience leading project or program managers and cross-functional teams
• Experience managing project budgets, development costs, and executive reporting
• PMP certification required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project or similar project management software and SAP
• Knowledge of finance, product commercialization, and product launch processes
• Strong business acumen, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal direction while driving projects to successful completion

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of NPI and sustaining product programs through the Acumed Product Life Cycle (APLC)
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables
• Prioritize projects and provide regular status updates to executive leadership
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure appropriate resourcing and successful product launches
• Monitor project costs, financial performance, and key performance metrics
• Lead executive project review meetings and drive accountability across programs
• Improve project management processes, tools, and best practices within the PMO
• Support development and maintenance of APLC SOPs, work instructions, and related documentation
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across the project management function
• Mentor, develop, and provide functional leadership to Project Managers as needed
• Lead complex, business-critical initiatives and manage risks and dependencies

Skills

PMP Certification

NPI Leadership

Design Controls

Cross-functional Leadership

Executive Reporting

Microsoft Project

Budget/Cost Management

Medical Device Industry

Orthopedic Product Development

Product Commercialization

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related technical field

MBA

Tools

SAP

Project Management Software

Job description

• Lead planning and execution of NPI and sustaining product programs through the Acumed Product Life Cycle (APLC)
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables
• Prioritize projects and provide regular status updates to executive leadership
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure appropriate resourcing and successful product launches
• Monitor project costs, financial performance, and key performance metrics
• Lead executive project review meetings and drive accountability across programs
• Improve project management processes, tools, and best practices within the PMO
• Support development and maintenance of APLC SOPs, work instructions, and related documentation
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across the project management function
• Mentor, develop, and provide functional leadership to Project Managers as needed
• Lead complex, business-critical initiatives and manage risks and dependencies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related technical degree preferred
• MBA is a plus
• Strong preference for experience leading new product development programs within the medical device industry
• Strong understanding of Design Controls and regulated product development processes
• Orthopedic medical device product development and commercialization experience strongly preferred
• 6–8 years of project management experience in new product development and/or manufacturing
• At least 3 years of experience in medical devices or a related industry
• Demonstrated experience leading project or program managers and cross-functional teams
• Experience managing project budgets, development costs, and executive reporting
• PMP certification required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project or similar project management software and SAP
• Knowledge of finance, product commercialization, and product launch processes
• Strong business acumen, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal direction while driving projects to successful completion
• Candidates must complete additional job-related screening processes following a conditional offer, as permitted or required by applicable law

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading new product development programs within the medical device industry, with a strong focus on project management, financial performance, and cross-functional team coordination. Proficient in Design Controls and regulated product development processes, ensuring successful product launches and operational excellence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• New Product Development Leadership
• Medical Device Industry Experience
• Design Controls Knowledge
• Microsoft Project Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Management
• Budget Management
• Risk Management
• Product Commercialization
• Key Performance Metrics Monitoring
• Process Improvement
• Cross-Functional Team Coordination
• Executive Reporting
• Sustaining Product Programs
• Operational Excellence

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Leadership
• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Bachelor's Degree
• MBA (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

• Medical Device
• Orthopedic Product Development
• Design Controls
• Product Life Cycle
• New Product Introduction (NPI)

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Project
• SAP
• Project Management Software