Program Manager, NPI

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Program Manager, NPI to lead new product introduction programs for connected medical devices in a highly regulated environment. You will guide initiatives from concept through launch, coordinating hardware, firmware, software, connectivity, and security workstreams.

Location: Remote (US). You will partner with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and leadership teams to drive design transfer, regulatory compliance, and commercialization outcomes, ensuring programs meet ISO

Qualifications

• 12+ years of project/program management experience in medical devices or regulated industries.
• 5+ years leading new product introduction (NPI) programs from concept to market.
• Familiarity with FDA QSR, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and ISO 14971 standards.
• Proven ability to coordinate hardware, firmware, and software app workstreams effectively.
• PMP or PgPg certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex NPI programs for connected medical devices from concept through launch.
• Collaborate across teams to define project scope, budget, and timelines.
• Drive program-level risk management in accordance with ISO standards.
• Maintain program schedules, DHF milestones, and phase-gate deliverables.
• Facilitate cross-team decision making and remove obstacles for successful project execution.
• Coordinate device connectivity efforts with software and security teams.
• Communicate program status, recommendations, and risks clearly to leadership.
• Support design transfer and manufacturing readiness.

Skills

Project management

NPI leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Program Manager, NPI to join the team of a leader in the Consumer Technology space.

This role will lead new product introduction programs for connected consumer devices, guiding initiatives from concept through launch in a highly regulated environment.

You will coordinate hardware, firmware, software, connectivity, and security workstreams while keeping scope, schedule, risk, and readiness on track.

The position partners closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and leadership teams to drive successful execution, design transfer, and commercialization outcomes.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $120,000 – $145,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Manage complex NPI programs for connected medical devices from concept through launch.
• Collaborate across teams to define project scope, budget, and timelines.
• Drive program-level risk management in accordance with ISO standards.
• Maintain program schedules, DHF milestones, and phase-gate deliverables.
• Facilitate cross-team decision making and remove obstacles for successful project execution.
• Coordinate device connectivity efforts with software and security teams.
• Communicate program status, recommendations, and risks clearly to leadership.
• Support design transfer and manufacturing readiness.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in project/program management, particularly in medical devices or regulated industries.
• 5+ years leading new product introduction (NPI) programs from concept to market.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Familiarity with FDA QSR, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and ISO 14971 standards.
• Proven ability to coordinate hardware, firmware, and software app workstreams effectively.
• Proficient in Atlassian tools like JIRA and Confluence for project management.
• Strong communication skills for technical issues across diverse audiences.
• PMP or PgPg certification preferred.

Benefits

• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
• Opportunity to lead significant projects in the medical device sector.
• Engagement in innovative technology for connected medical devices.
• Exposure to regulatory pathways and compliance requirements in healthcare.
• Career development opportunities within a dynamic and growing field.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.