Program Manager

ultradent; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultradent, a global leader in oral healthcare, seeks a Program Manager to coordinate discovery efforts and support project managers across the Development and Sustainment portfolio. You will oversee scope, timelines, and program-level communication, partnering with stakeholders to mitigate risks and ensure alignment with business goals.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, adherence to design control and quality systems, and delivering programs on schedule while guiding teams

Qualifications

• Ability to mentor others.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Detail oriented with strong deadlines pressure handling.
• Ability to create and manage project budgets.
• Project/Program management skills with KPI reporting.
• Knowledge of quality systems including design control.
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Executes programs to meet organizational needs, employees, and customers.
• Participates in global and corporate product programs, including planning, budgeting, resourcing, and performance metrics.
• Promotes the program throughout the organization and tracks utilization.
• Ensures stakeholder work is completed on time and to standards.
• Evaluates program effectiveness by data collection and KPI analysis.
• Ensures activities comply with policies, best practices, and external regulations.
• Provides reports and updates to stakeholders and senior management.

Job description

Ultradent, a global leader in oral healthcare, is growing, and we are excited to add a Program Manager to our expanding R&D Product Development & Product Sustainment team.

In this role, the Program Manager will coordinate, execute, and champion discovery efforts while providing critical support to project managers across product initiatives within the Development and Sustainment portfolio. This position helps ensure projects remain aligned with business strategies, goals, and commitments by overseeing scope, timelines, and program-level communication. The Program Manager will build strong relationships with key stakeholders, identify and help mitigate risks, and maintain consistency and visibility across the program. Working closely with project managers, this role will help guide projects through successful execution and launch.

Important Responsibilities:

• Executes programs the meet the needs of the organization, employees, and customers.
• Participates in aspects of global and corporate product programs, including planning, budgeting, resourcing, and project performance metrics.
• Promotes the program throughout the organization and tracks utilization.
• Ensures the work of the program stakeholders is completed on time and in accordance with established standards or specifications.
• Evaluates program effectiveness by collecting and analyzing data in support of key performance metrics.
• Ensures that activities compliant with organizational policies, best practices, and any relevant external regulations.
• Provides reports and updates to program stakeholders as well as senior management.

What we're looking for in you:

• Ability to mentor others
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build collaborative relationships
• Detail oriented
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to create and manage project budgets
• Project and/or Program management skills
• Define and interpret data for KPI reporting
• Knowledge of quality systems including design control
• Analytical skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead change, business process mapping, and drive improvements
• Mid-High level knowledge in one or more areas
• Decision making and multi-departmental collaboration
• Identify, organize, and guide discovery projects and team members
• Solid business acumen
• Medical device or other regulated industry experience preferred
• Project Management or other relevant certification (PMP, CSM etc.) is preferred
• 5+ years in a Program/Project Manager role or similar position preferred
• Bachelor's degree and/or 5+ years of relevant experience strongly suggested, but not required.

Ultradent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a global culture where differences and perspectives are sought after, welcomed, and embraced. We consider all qualified applicants fairly, based on their experience, skills, and potential to contribute to our team. Our core values - Integrity, care, quality, innovation, and hard work- guide us daily. These values, when balanced, shape our workplace culture and ensure that we remain focused on our vision while maintaining a professional and inclusive environment.

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