Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred
2+ years of experience in leading technical product development using NPD processes
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proven ability to negotiate and influence cross-functional teams
Technical aptitude with problem-solving capabilities
Experience with imaging, handheld, or electro-mechanical products preferred
Background in medical device product development, particularly in diagnostic imaging preferred
Responsibilities
Lead and manage program execution, including scope, schedule, and costs
Serve as core team leader for assigned NPD programs
Collaborate with functional managers to allocate necessary resources
Define program scope, budget, and timelines with the core team
Establish and maintain the master program schedule and milestones
Coordinate operational expenses, capital, and prototyping costs
Identify program risks and develop mitigation plans
Implement new technologies for medical device design and production
Work with internal and external partners to resolve issues
Ensure team accountability for meeting expectations and deadlines
Utilize program management tools and methodologies effectively
Regularly update Executive Leadership Team and stakeholders on program status
Benefits
Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance
Generous Health Care Spending Account (HCSA)
Paid holidays and time off
Retirement matching plan
Full Job Description
Overview
The Program Manager is responsible for leading and managing new product development (NPD) programs. This includes planning and managing program budget and spend, schedule, and requesting resources from cross-functional managers. Utilizing Verathon's NPD process and Quality Management System, the Program Manager will successfully take programs from concept through commercialization. This person will function as the program leader, owner, and single point of contact for organizational stakeholders involved with the program.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage program execution and deliverables - scope, schedule, and costs
Core team leader for assigned NPD programs
Partner with functional managers to ensure sufficient resources are identified and allocated to the program
Collaborate with Core team to define program scope, development budget, and determine timelines
Establish master program schedule and milestones
Coordinate OpEx, capital, and prototyping expenses
Identify and create plan to mitigate program risks
Implement new technologies to advance medical device designs using appropriate materials and processes that can be transferred to production and manufacturing
Works with internal/external partners and core team to resolve mutual problems
Maintain team member accountability for achieving expectations and completing assignments
Apply knowledge of program management tools and methodologies: Agile, Visual and Daily management, Core teams; Risk management and V&V model.
Regularly interact with Executive Leadership Team, vendors, and contract manufacturers regarding program status, issues, and coordination.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or technical field of study; Masters or advanced engineering degree preferred; PMP certification preferred
2+ years of leading technical product development using an NPD process
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to negotiate and influence multi-disciplinary teams and personnel
Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills
Technical expertise in imaging, handheld or mobile devices, or electro-mechanical products preferred
Product development experience with medical devices specific to diagnostic imaging preferred
Travel up to 15% of the time is required
Salary range - $77,674.00 - $111,856.00 (Compensation will vary based on skills, experience and location; it is not typical to be hired at or above the top of the salary range).
Full-time employees who are not on a commission plan are eligible for Verathon's annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance.
Verathon provides a competitive benefits package including a generous HCSA, paid holidays, paid time off and a retirement matching plan.
