Job Function: Project/Program Management Group
Job Sub Function: Project/Program Management
Job Category:People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America
Job Description:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced
Director of Project Management to lead the establishment of strategic enablement including governance frameworks, leading risk oversight, and ensuring program compliance across all strategic PMO programs. They will own and implement program management standards, driving process and procedure improvements, and developing standards. Additionally, this role is responsible for building project management operational capabilities through training, fostering continuous improvement, and delivering insights via key performance indicators, while monitoring program health and overseeing resource allocation and budgets for R&D product development plans and PMO critical initiatives. Reporting directly to the Program Management Office Lead, this role will lead planning of critical initiatives that support business goals and oversee timelines, approvals, and communication plans serving as a primary point of contact for internal and external customers.
Note: This position requires up to 10% travel. Key Responsibilities- Lead the development and maintenance of the portfolio to ensure alignment with organizational goals and strategic priorities.
- Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to prioritize projects and initiatives based on strategic value, feasibility, and resource availability.
- Establish and coordinate governance frameworks to monitor project progress, decision-making processes, and compliance with corporate policies.
- Ensure that development activities support long-term innovation objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor budget and resource allocations and expenditures related to critical initiatives, ensuring optimal use of resources.
- Contribute to financial planning, forecasting, and variance analysis for development projects.
- Develop, implement, and continuously refine standardized processes, procedures, and guidelines for product development and project management.
- Be responsible for the implementation and optimization of tools, systems, and databases that support project tracking, documentation, and knowledge sharing.
- Promote the use of technology to improve workflow efficiency, data integrity, and decision-making processes.
- Lead initiatives to identify root causes of process inefficiencies and implement continuous improvement strategies.
- Lead organization change initiatives to facilitate smooth adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working.
- Identify training needs and develop programs to enhance team capabilities.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering or a related field; Advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years in project management roles in a related field is required with at least 5 years in a MedTech leadership role.
- Minimum of 5 years of people management experience.
- Knowledge and experience in product development processes is required.
- Minimum of 5 years in directing and leading cross-functional teams in a related field.
- Must have in-depth knowledge of medical device regulations and external standards.
- Advanced computer skills, and the ability to multitask without direct oversight of manager.
- PMP, PgMP, or similar project management certification is highly desirable.
- Proven experience in ecosystem Project management including design and implementation of project management software and tools.
- Consistent record of leading large-scale projects and teams across multiple locations.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proven track record to influence across organizational boundaries.
- Fluency with generative AI tools.
Why Join Us?- Opportunity to shape and lead a dynamic project management team.
- Collaborative work environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Commitment to professional development and career growth.
If you are passionate about project management and ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply for the
Director of Project Management position!
The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $150,000 - $258,750.
The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results b
