Program Manager

Streck provides:

• A challenging, safe and rewarding work environment
• No night or weekend shifts
• Excellent work life balance
• Affordable, high-quality apartments for employees
• Market competitive pay
• Comprehensive and inclusive benefits
• Great team environment
• On and off campus career development opportunities

Summary of Responsibilities

The Program Manager is responsible for leading highly technical cross-functional teams through a structured process from conceptualization to commercialization to execute a variety of project types such as new product development or product enhancements. The Program Manager is responsible for leading a core team to successfully execute multiple projects within a portfolio area. This includes managing budgets, resources, and aligning stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Functions

1. Ensure alignment of project management deliverables to corporate objectives, driving efficiency and continuous improvement throughout assigned portfolios.
2. Manage programs using a structured Phase Gate product development methodology which includes understanding of ISO, GMP, and FDA regulations, and which includes familiarity with Go-to-Market strategy development for Commercialization readiness.
3. Utilize project management tools to drive consistent collaboration and coordination with various business functions and to track progress and provide status reports to the Director of Integrated Portfolio Management.
4. Leverage new and diverse approaches to improve project velocity and desired results.
5. Leading a core team comprised of functional representatives across the organization such as R&D, Operations, Product Management, Regulatory and Quality, among others depending on the program.
6. Drive overall programs within the standard design control framework.
7. Coordinate cross-program activities to ensure synergies and standard work.
8. Proactively track and mitigate risk and resolve issues that arise through product development.
9. Publishing program data to ensure compliance with core processes. This includes project plans, protocols, reports, etc.
10. Create and effectively communicate plans and decisions with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
11. Stay abreast of program management and governance best practices.
12. All other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field with focus on program management.
• 5-7 years' experience in managing or leading projects in the medical device industry preferred.
• Ability to influence others through effective communication both written and verbal.
• Experience with fostering team culture through accountability and transparency.
• Ability to solve complex problems by thinking innovatively to develop solutions.
• PMP certification or equivalent also preferred.

Technical Competencies:

• Experience with conducting market research to assess needs of the target market to aid in conceptualization of new products.
• Exceptional critical thinking skills to understand market needs and develop customer-based strategies and collateral to maintain and grow market share.
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and solicit appropriate opinions.
• Ability to objectively prioritize internal and external feedback and expedite corrective actions to achieve project goals.

Work Environment/Travel Demands:

The worker is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in a typical office or administrative work environment). Travel demands for this position are estimated up to 15%. If travel is required, this travel may include customer visits, events/trade shows, and completion of presentations primarily throughout Domestic US or International regions. Employees must comply with all travel recommendations regarding "safe travel" according to company policies and guidelines, and all federal, state, local, and international orders.

Physical and Mental Demands:

Light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 5 pounds of force constantly to move objects. This also includes standing for up to two and a half hours consecutively, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching, stooping, fingering, and grasping. Expressing and receiving detailed information through written and oral communication. Also has an ability to make sound, appropriate, and prompt decisions within the guidelines of the role.

**The work environment characteristics and physical demands stated in their respective sections are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations will be reviewed and considered. If approved, accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their assigned role.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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Streck is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Individuals with Disabilities & Protected Veterans/Affirmative Action employer and forbids discrimination against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, gender stereotyping and caregiver status), sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.