Program Manager - Contractor

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

Job Title: Program Manager (Independent Contractor)

Duration: 6-12-months (possibility of extension)

Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

Department: Hardware, Technical Services

Point of Contact: Engineering Manager/Director

Location: Olathe, KS

Vantage MedTech provides comprehensive design and manufacturing services, supporting the advancement of medical technologies from concept through to product realization. We develop and manufacture new products for the treatment of heart failure, cancer, stroke, Gene Therapy, COPD, TBI, Atrial Fibrillation, Blood Clots, Brain Surgery, and many more! We are searching for top-tier talent to apply their gifts to making life better for hundreds of thousands of patients worldwide.If this is something you aspire to, we would like to talk with you!

* This engagement is for an independent contractor (1099) providing services to Vantage MedTech for an anticipated period of 6-12 months, with potential for extension based on business needs. Contractors are not employees of Vantage MedTech and are not eligible for company-sponsored benefits.

Scope:

• Developing and facilitating the execution of program strategies, governance structures, and implementation plans to achieve defined project objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality requirements.

• Facilitating cross-functional collaboration and coordinating project activities through all phases of the program lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, verification, and design transfer, as applicable.

• Identifying and evaluating program risks, issues, dependencies, and potential impacts, and providing recommendations and mitigation strategies to support successful project outcomes.

• Serving as a strategic advisor to company stakeholders and customers by providing project status updates, insights, recommendations, and guidance throughout the engagement.

• Facilitating meetings, workshops, and decision-making processes to align stakeholders, address challenges, and support project execution.

• Providing data-driven analysis, reporting, and recommendations to support informed business decisions and achievement of program objectives.

• Recommending process improvements, best practices, and operational efficiencies to enhance project performance and execution effectiveness.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated expertise gained through 10+ years of providing program management, product development, engineering, or technical consulting services for complex projects and initiatives.
• Experience supporting programs within medical device, healthcare technology, life sciences, or other regulated industries, with knowledge of applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to successfully deliver complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, third-party partners, and executive-level engagement.
• Strong working knowledge of product development processes, design controls, quality systems, regulatory requirements, commercialization activities, and related industry best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic guidance, risk assessment, stakeholder facilitation, and project execution support in complex technical environments.

Vantage MedTech is committed to providing equal opportunity in the selection of contractors and service providers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Contractor selection decisions are based on qualifications, expertise, experience, and business needs. All contractors must be authorized to perform services in the United States without sponsorship. For more information, visit www.vantagemedtech.com.