Strategic Programs Lead, Global Operations

Integra LifeSciences; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Integra LifeSciences is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead and integrate Global Operations initiatives. You will translate strategic objectives into an integrated program roadmap, align milestones and resources, and resolve cross-project dependencies across multiple streams.

The role requires a strong background in regulated industries, executive communication, and matrix leadership, with responsibilities spanning governance, change management, and benefits realization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in project management, program management, operations, transformation, or related leadership roles.
• Experience within medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated industries.
• Proven track record managing complex, cross-functional programs consisting of multiple related projects and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success leading executive stakeholders through governance, organizational change, dependency management, and business-critical decisions.
• Experience providing matrix leadership to project teams and cross-functional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic objectives into an integrated program roadmap, governance model, operating cadence, success measures, and desired outcomes.
• Lead multiple related projects, workstreams, and enabling activities as a coordinated program through implementation and benefits realization.
• Align scope, plans, milestones, resources, assumptions, dependencies, and deliverables across program components.
• Resolve cross-project conflicts and competing priorities while recommending sequencing, resourcing, and delivery trade-offs.
• Maintain visibility into program health, critical paths, dependencies, readiness activities, key decisions, and outcomes.
• Own a portfolio of Global Operations initiatives, including: Manufacturing Network Footprint Optimization; Product and Process Transfers; Mergers & Acquisitions Integration; Sustaining Engineering Programs; Supply Chain Continuity & Resiliency; Cost Improvement Initiatives.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Financial analysis

PMO governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Life Sciences/Business

Job description

Integra LifeSciences is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead and integrate Global Operations initiatives. You will translate strategic objectives into an integrated program roadmap, align milestones and resources, and resolve cross-project dependencies across multiple streams.

The role requires a strong background in regulated industries, executive communication, and matrix leadership, with responsibilities spanning governance, change management, and benefits realization.