Senior Program Management Leader

SMC Ltd; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC Ltd seeks an Associate Director, Program Management to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Program Management organization and ensure successful execution of the customer program portfolio.

You will lead a team across development, tooling, validation, launch, and sustaining production, balancing scope, schedule, cost, and quality while meeting customer commitments and SMC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Science, Project Management, or related field.
• 8–12 years of progressive experience in program/project management, product development, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience leading and developing professional-level Program/Project Management personnel.
• Experience managing complex, multi-functional programs in contract manufacturing, medical device, or highly regulated environments.
• Experience with new product introduction, tooling/mold development, process development, validation, and manufacturing launch.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Program Management organization, including Program Managers and assigned staff.
• Establish expectations, priorities, accountability, and performance standards for the team.
• Provide leadership to ensure tools, processes, information, and support are available for program execution.
• Institute standardized program management practices across the organization and promote accountability and collaboration.
• Manage customer programs from award through development, validation, launch, and sustaining production.
• Monitor program performance, identify risks, and drive timely resolutions and escalation when needed.
• Oversee program budgets, forecasts, costs, change orders, and financial projections.
• Coordinate cross-functional resource planning and capacity management to meet commitments.
• Develop strong relationships with customers and lead program reviews and governance meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement of program management processes, metrics, and governance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Financial management

Process improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

MBA or Master’s degree preferred

Job description

SMC Ltd seeks an Associate Director, Program Management to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Program Management organization and ensure successful execution of the customer program portfolio.

You will lead a team across development, tooling, validation, launch, and sustaining production, balancing scope, schedule, cost, and quality while meeting customer commitments and SMC standards.