Project Manager, Sustaining R&D

Olympus America, Inc.; Westborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and time off

On-site facilities

Job summary

Olympus America, Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking a Program Manager within Sustaining Engineering to lead planning and execution of sustaining initiatives, CAPAs, and post-launch design changes to ensure product performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate with design assurance, regulatory affairs, manufacturing, and supply chain to keep objectives aligned. This role requires strong cross-functional leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years cross-functional experience in product development and/or sustaining engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in project management.
• Excellent organizational and facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to travel 4x per year.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning: define objectives, scope and schedules with cross-functional alignment.
• Project Execution Management: drive progress, mitigate risks and keep teams aligned.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: present updates to leadership and manage relationships.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: partner with Sustaining Operations and offshore center.
• Team Development: participate in interviewing and mentoring of associates.

Skills

Cross-functional experience

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Education

Advanced degrees preferred

Job description

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Working Location:Massachusetts, Westborough

Workplace Flexibility:Hybrid

For more than 100 years,Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling.

Every day, we live by our philosophy,True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard ofpatient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

As part of Olympus’ Sustaining Engineering team within the Surgical & Interventional Solutions division, this role is responsible for the planning and execution of a wide range of sustaining engineering initiatives, including complex quality and compliance activities such as our more complex CAPAs*, remediation of design and development files, and implementing post-launch design changes that support product performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance, as well as managing functional / organizational initiatives. In addition this role regularly report on the progress of the various efforts they oversee to ensure current status is aligned with expectations. When required, this position proactively triage issues and resolve roadblocks for the project team.

*Note: CAPA’s are led by an R&D Sust. Engineer, however large / complex CAPA’s benefit from Project Management support.

This role develops clear and actionable project execution plans in collaboration with Sustaining R&D management and cross‑functional partners in design assurance, regulatory affairs, manufacturing, supply chain, and other key functions to ensure adequate staffing, clear objectives and appropriately detailed project plans.

This highly collaborative and dynamic role requires the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with varying levels of technical depth, urgency, and complexity. Strong communication skills are essential for providing recurring project updates, presenting progress to management, and maintaining alignment across stakeholders.

The position calls for an experienced engineer who can effectively lead cross-functional efforts while also independently driving project deliverables forward.

*Note: CAPA’s are led by an R&D Sust. Engineer, however large / complex CAPA’s benefit from Project Management support.

Job Duties

Project Planning

• Defines and documents clear project objectives, scope, and cross‑functional alignment, negotiating trade‑offs as needed.
• Establishes actionable project plans and schedules that reflect priorities, constraints, and required resources.

Project Execution Management

• Exhibits strong influence, facilitation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Develops strong working knowledge of Olympus systems, processes, and tools to drive efficient execution and effective problem‑solving.
• Monitors project progress, anticipates risks and unknowns, and implements mitigation strategies to minimize delays.
• Guides cross‑functional teams toward aligned objectives and decisions, even in environments with diverse perspectives and competing inputs.
• Approaches all engagements with a solutions‑oriented mindset, demonstrating ownership, accountability, and follow‑through.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Communicates complex technical or project challenges clearly and concisely to teams and leadership.
• Delivers effective presentations and status updates to senior management.
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders across functions and geographies.
• Identifies and champions enhancements to systems, processes, and practices that improve efficiency, effectiveness, and overall project outcomes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partners with Sustaining Operations on financial tracking, Offshore Development Center engagements, and other operational support needs.

Team Development

• Participates in interviewing members of the sustaining project management team.
• Ability to mentor Associates, advise peers, and contribute to a great team culture.

The Program Manager will need to support additional efforts as required.

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of 5 years cross‑functional experience in product development and/or sustaining engineering required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in project management required.
• Excellent organizational and facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels (i.e., build trust, develop relationships).
• High degree of personal initiative and drive.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work independently and/or collaboratively within a team environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to support global meetings / discussions (e.g., schedule flexibility to support meetings with teams in Hamburg, DE and Tokyo, JP).
• Travel as required (e.g., 4x per year).

Preferred:

• Advanced degrees preferred.

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs

Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*

12 Paid Holidays

On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset

Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments

Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs

Employee Resource Groups

Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in this location is$122,362.00-$171,307.00/ year, plus potential for annual bonus(subject toplan eligibility andother requirements).

Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com .

You Belong at Olympus

We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail]. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.