Position Summary

The Senior Program Manager directs all phases of program development from inception to completion of a commercialized product launch through the lifecycle of the product. You will organize and lead a cross functional core team on highly visibility product development programs for the SPM Software. The programs managed by the Sr. Program Manager represent critical strategic imperatives and are global in both scale and scope, and have direct visibility to senior management.

What You'll Do as a Senior Program Manager, Software

• Develops the cross-functional plan/strategy and drives execution of a multi-generational roadmap for Software Product Development
• Ensures the NPD / Design Control / lifecycle management process is followed to assure all planned business/customer requirements area satisfied.
• Owns the overall program management of the product development to ensure targets are met.
• Coordinates the preparation of business plans, specifications, operating budgets.
• Acts as the primary leader for program activities, leading program review session to discuss cost schedule, and technical performance.
• Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules identifies program problems and obtains solutions such as allocation of resources or changing specifications.
• Directs the work of the assigned cross-functional team members involved in product definition, development, and deployment.
• Facilitates communication and interaction among functional business heads to ensure transparency of critical deliverables and milestones in the NPD process.
• Delivers critical, timely communications to the business on product development and delivery.
• Identifies critical dependences, risks and contingency plans.
• Proactively monitors progress, anticipating the effect of dependencies on schedule, cost, etc.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required:

• Bachelors degree required
• 10+ years experience in program or project management associated with software product development.
• Experience managing projects within commercial software development.
• Strong project management skills required
• Experience leading projects from initial concept, through development and verification/validation testing, and implementation.
• Experience successfully managing programs and projects to schedule and budget.
• 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 conflict resolution, assertiveness and negotiation skills required.
• Ability to lead and collaborate within a team-based maxtrixed 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.)

Preferred:

• Masters' degree is a plus
• PMP certification a plus

Other:

• 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.

What STERIS Offers

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

Pay range for this opportunity is $124,737.50 - $161,425.00. This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.