Manager, Product Development Programs

The Manager of the Product Development Programs (PMO) will oversee engineering Product Development projects and partner with Product Marketing to meet project delivery commitments to realize timely business revenue. You will be responsible for Sterile Processing Department (SPD) new product development programs and projects, in addition to managing a team of SPD project and program managers.

You will provide leadership, guidance, and subject matter expertise to support and drive improvements in schedule management, risk management, program metrics, and business process execution.

*This position is located onsite in Mentor, Ohio with the opportunity for hybrid work schedule. Preference will be given to individuals currently residing within commuting distance of Mentor, Ohio.

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team focused on the planning and execution of New Product Development (NPD), business & quality system processes.
• Develop the cross-functional plan / execution strategy with the business unit and drives implementation of identified products on the roadmap with the project / program manager.
• Accountable for leading project / program managers to meet SPD Projects' On Time Delivery (OTD) commitments within Product Cost targets.
• Ensures project process compliance with Steris' NPD Business & Quality Process and software systems.
• Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects, including capital requests, and serves as an escalation point between project management and cross-functional leadership.
• Manage the development and implementation process of product development projects focused on the delivery of new or existing products and processes.
• Review project status with the project manager (PM), including schedule, risk, critical path escalations, financial integrity.
• Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and problem-solving with project managers, product development, Regulatory, Quality and manufacturing Ops.
• Develop and understand the skills of project / program managers within the organization and encourage growth and development. Develop cross-functional relationships to ensure project success.
• Drive culture of High-Performance teams in the department through strategic initiatives (functional competencies, performance management, talent management, process improvements)
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by evaluating project outcomes, tracking key performance indicators, identifying areas for optimization and implementing process improvement.

Required:

• Bachelors degree required
• 7+ years' experience in program or senior project management role associated with Global product development in a medical device or a regulated industry
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing an Engineering / Product Development PMO team.
• Experience in more than one of the following disciplines: New Product Development, Product Marketing, Manufacturing
• Experience leading projects from initial concept, through development and verification/validation testing, and into Manufacturing.
• Ability to balance customer, manufacturing, business and regulatory requirements to expedite launch of the right product to market.
• Demonstrated proficiency in program management tools and procedures for setting and tracking performance, quality, time and cost; strong planning and organization skills required.
• Requires knowledge of regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills including timely communication, conflict resolution, assertiveness, negotiation and driving results.

Preferred:

• 7+ years experience in program management role associated with medical device product development.
• PMP certification
• Experience with deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) approaches to automate PM tasks.

Other:

• Ability to lead and collaborate within a team-based matrixed organization across all business functions, levels and cultures.
• Excellent interpersonal and influence management skills including evidence of managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound data driven business decisions; Understand, track, drill down and question activities and issues in all functional areas. Strong attention to detail, follow-through skills
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills to executive leadership.

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and financial future.

Here is a brief overview of what we offer:

Market Competitive Pay
Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays
Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
Long/Short Term Disability Coverage
401(k) with a company match
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs
Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

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