Program Manager
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- Quebec City, QC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.