Project Manager, Production Readiness & Power BI

Terumo Neuro; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Terumo Neuro in California seeks a seasoned Production Readiness Lead to own end-to-end planning for new product introductions and market expansions. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams across R&D, Marketing, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure on-time commercialization.

The role demands strong problem-solving, excellent communication, and a proven track record in global supply chain integration within medical device environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of supply chain, operations, and industrialization experience.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with cross-functional collaboration.
• Detail-oriented with analytical capabilities to identify risks and gaps.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams without direct reporting lines.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end production readiness planning and execution for new product introductions and market expansions.
• Serve as SME for production readiness and critical path milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional deliverables and drive team alignment.
• Integrate Global Supply Chain into New Product Introduction processes.
• Develop tracking tools to visualize readiness and project performance.
• Collaborate on demand/supply planning and S&OP activities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Analytics

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Power BI

MS Project

ERP/PLM systems

Job description

$116,706.01- $145,882.52 (Financial compensation packages may be higher/lower than listed, & will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, internal equity, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand)

Lead end-to-end production readiness planning and execution for new product introductions and market expansions by acting as the central integrator across cross-functional teams, driving alignment, managing dependencies, mitigating risks, and ensuring manufacturing and supply chain systems are fully prepared to deliver on-time and scalable product launches.

• Serve as the subject matter expert for the production readiness process, with comprehensive knowledge of product launch readiness requirements, critical path milestones, and cross-functional dependencies necessary to achieve successful and on-time commercialization
• Lead structured production readiness planning and execution ahead of commercial and clinical builds by coordinating cross-functional communication, integrating functional deliverables, driving core team alignment sessions, and ensuring clarity, accountability, and timely issue resolution
• Ensure seamless cross-functional integration of Global Supply Chain (GSC) into the New Product Introduction process by acting as the central point of alignment across R&D, Marketing, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Labeling, Quality, and SAP Master Data
• Establish and maintain an integrated production readiness plan, manage dependencies, and facilitate timely resolution of risks and issues to ensure end-to-end production readiness, on-time execution, and continuity of deliverables
• Develop and maintain integrated tracking tools to visualize the production readiness process, milestone adherence, and project performance
• Support portfolio management of initiatives governed by Product Review Meetings by ensuring operational readiness alignment and cross-functional visibility
• Collaborate with Supply Chain on demand/supply planning to ensure alignment with production readiness timelines and participate in the S&OP review cycle as needed
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., DMAIC)
• Comply with applicable Laws and Regulations, adhere to Quality Management System processes and requirements as well as demonstrate Ethics and Integrity in all matters and at all levels throughout the organization

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Life Sciences, or related field
• Minimum five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant supply chain, operation, and industrialization work experience
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to build relationships, drive accountability, and facilitate decision-making
• Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset with experience applying structured problem-solving methodologies
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical capabilities and the ability to identify discrepancies, risks, and process gaps
• Experience leading cross functional teams without direct line reporting authority
• Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to cross-functional and leadership audiences
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree
• CAPM, PMP certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and other project management tools
• Proficiency in Power BI
• Knowledge of design control phases for medical devices
• Experience with PLM and ERP systems

EEO

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

If you are applying to perform work for Terumo Neuro in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Terumo Neuro reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

Terumo Neuro will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.