Program Manager

Job description :

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, 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 drives 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. Owns 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 leads delivery / presentation of NPD Project Deliverables Plan at stage gates and at VP-level sponsor reviews.
• Monitor adherence to master plans / schedules / operating budgets, identifies program risks / mitigation solutions and promotes 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 dependences, risks and contingency plans. Proactively monitors 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.

Skills and qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• 7+ years’ experience in engineering program or project management role associated with product development in a highly regulated industry
• Proven track record collaborating with Product Management to develop and co-own product roadmap.
• Experience leading projects from initial concept, through development and verification/validation testing, and into Manufacturing.
• Demonstrated proficiency in program management tools and procedures for setting and tracking performance, quality, time and cost; strong planning and organization skills required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills including timely communication, conflict resolution, assertiveness, negotiation and driving results.
• Ability to lead and collaborate within a team-based matrixed organization across all business functions, levels and cultures.
• Experience in successfully coordinating with functional departments (e.g. Legal, Regulatory, Operations, Procurement, Clinical Affairs, Operations, Marketing, Quality, etc.)
• PMP Certification
• Experience managing medical device projects/programs
• 2+ years functional management experience
• Excellent interpersonal and influence management skills including evidence of managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-through skills and experience to check behind the scenes to ensure surprises are minimized.
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills