Program Manager

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

As the Program Manager for Engineering new product development in Quebec, you will be responsible for leading the execution strategy, design and development of Capital products, specifically Washers, to meet customers’ and business needs. You will direct all phases of the product development lifecycle from inception through commercialization and product launch. You will organize and lead a cross‑functional core team on product development programs through stage gates. These programs represent critical strategic imperatives and are global in both scale, scope, and have direct visibility to senior management.

What You’ll Do as a Program Manager

• Collaborate with the Product Management team on business case justification and roadmap alignment.
• Develop the cross‑functional plan / execution strategy and drive implementation of identified products on the roadmap for a product line or platform.
• Ensure compliance with the NPD / Design Control / lifecycle management processes across all functions. Own the overall program management of the product development to ensure outcomes that meet quality, costs, reliability and manufacturability requirements.
• Develop Integrated Program / project schedule, financial budget and lead delivery / presentation of NPD Project Deliverables Plan at stage gates and at VP‑level sponsor reviews.
• Monitor adherence to master plans / schedules / operating budgets, identify program risks / mitigation solutions and promote continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary leader for program activities, leading decision‑making / change management and technical performance.
• Direct the work of the assigned cross‑functional team members involved in product definition, development, production, regulatory, install, service and clinical apps.
• Facilitate communication and interaction across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, and Operation functional leadership to ensure transparency of critical deliverables, risks and milestones in the NPD process.
• Conduct regular status meetings, technical discussions and reviews to expedite solutions and implementation.
• Ensure smooth transition across the organization for initial concept through product development, manufacturing and product launch.
• Identify critical dependencies, risks and contingency plans. Proactively monitor progress, anticipating the effect of dependencies on schedule, cost, etc.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by evaluating project outcomes, tracking key performance indicators, identifying areas for optimization and implementing lessons learned in future projects.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required :

Preferred

Other

What STERIS Offers

STERIS is a well‑established global company that will invest in your long‑term career growth. STERIS would not be where it is today without our incredible and talented people. That’s why we share our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring people who are in it for the long haul with STERIS is our ultimate goal. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including :

This position requires knowledge of English due to the nature of the duties involved, including regular communications outside the province of Quebec, training, email communications, and frequent meetings and interactions with English‑only employees. The employer has taken all reasonable steps to avoid imposing this language requirement, in accordance with the Charter of the French Language.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.

STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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