Program Manager, Engineering-2

integer; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 137,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Integer seeks a seasoned Project/Program Manager to lead multiple complex projects in a regulated environment. You will set plans, budgets, and schedules, and coordinate across engineering, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing teams to ensure on-time delivery and patient safety.

You will forecast costs, manage scope changes, coach junior staff, and report status to executives. A BS in engineering with PM credentials is required; experience in medical devices or related fields is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related technical field.
• PM certification preferred; business exposure welcomed.
• 7+ years in regulated product environments; 4+ years in PM.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end projects from inception to hand-off.
• Maintain project plans, budgets, schedules, and milestones.
• Forecast and track costs, ensuring alignment with quotes.
• Collaborate with engineering, QA, regulatory, and manufacturing.
• Escalate risks and drive issue resolution with stakeholders.
• Mentor associates and lead cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, QMS, and quality standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Critical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree welcomed

PM certification (PMP/ equivalent)

Job description

By living according to a common set of values, we create a culture that unifies, embraces the uniqueness we all bring to the company, and positions Integer for long-term success.

At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do.

• Customer: We focus on our customers' success


• Innovation: We create better solutions


• Collaboration: We create success together


• Inclusion: We always interact with others respectfully


• Candor: We are open and honest with one another


• Integrity: We do the right things and do things right

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Adheres to Integer's Values and all safety, environmental, security and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety, Environmental and Security Management Systems, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.


• Responsible for end to end management and execution of multiple projects of varying complexities, ensuring that all projects are: Set up and regularly updated in the Oracle ERP system; Accurately forecasted; Adherent to customer agreements, billing events, & milestones; Financially tracked in accordance with established standards for cost management and revenue recognition aligned to Non recurrent Engineering (NRE) and/or sales of sample, prototype, or verification units; Accountable for completing each assigned project within budget and on time, meeting key performance objectives, managing issues to resolution, managing project and scope changes in alignment to what was quoted or agreed to


• Partner closely with cross functional leaders to plan, develop, and direct product development and/or engineering projects from inception through successful implementation and hand off to the designated receiving organization


• Prepare, monitor, and ensure adherence to master project/development plans, quotes, budgets, specifications, and schedules, providing periodic status reports as required for all assigned projects.


• Establish Key Performance Indicators, including milestones, as governance for project execution; provide organization, leadership, and guidance to project/program teams, serving as a member for those or other business teams, as assigned


• Serve as the primary point of escalation on respective projects. Receive and respond to requests for service or information for project related matters. Prepare for and participate in status meetings (internal/external), and provide updates on the various projects to Integer cross functional management, external customers and suppliers, as necessary.


• Identify and recommend business process improvements to make the existing Program (Project) Management Office tools more effective and efficient; engage in best practice sharing across stakeholders and PMO functions across the enterprise, reflecting implemented practices into the PMO Manual.


• Manage planning and communication with other functions (marketing, qu ality, regulatory, design assurance, manufacturing, etc.), as applicable, as it relates to project initiatives, policies, etc.


• Ensure identified issues or risks related to any of the assigned projects are effectively resolved to represent the best interests of external customers and the patients they serve, internal customers and affiliated functions, and the overall Integer business


• Support Integer's commercial team in assessing and providing inputs to new opportunities and quote development, which may involve visits to customer and/or supplier sites to assess technical capabilities and requirements, as well as general project requirements


• Actively engage with and leverage the implementation and adherence to Product Development Process (PDP), Manufacturing Transfer Process (MTP), and Technical Development Process (TDP) systems, as applicable


• Provide mentoring and training to Associates within the cross functional teams, or others, as required


• May manage up to 2 to 3 direct reports, engineers or technicians, ensuring establishment of Goals and Objectives and supporting their respective personal and professional development plans.


• Performs other duties as required.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred. Master's degree in business or technical field welcomed. Certification in Project/Program Management from an accredited institution preferred.


• Minimum Experience: 7+ years of experience, at least 4 in a regulated product environment like medical devices, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and aerospace in addition to 3 in a project management capacity having led multiple projects and project teams.


• Salary range: $137,000-202,000

Knowledge & Skills:

• Special Skills:
  
  
  
  • Demonstrated ability to lead team activities
  
  
  • Strong ability to coach
  
  
  • Advanced critical thinking & problem-solving skills
  
  
  • Strong communication, presentation, follow-through, and organizational skills
  
  
  • Ability to effectively work both vertically and horizontal