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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Director, Program Management Office will define, develop and implement strategic initiatives across the global operations program/project portfolio. Programs can be large enterprise wide, high impact and high visibility programs. Programs could include but not limited to mergers and acquisitions diligence, integrations, and divestitures, footprint optimizations, manufacturing transfers/capacity expansions, life-cycle management, product specific strategy programs, operations resilience, business continuity planning, capex management, site process/yield improvement and long-range capacity planning. The Program Director will be responsible for the ongoing evolution of the program scope, budget, governance, goal setting and overall program execution. The Program Director will work with cross-functional stakeholders to implement processes and technology, enabling sustainable execution of the Program. The Program Director may act as project manager on large scope strategic projects and lead groups of project management professionals to manage significant global operations projects to deliver on all critical to quality components.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position is under the direct supervision of the Sr. Director, Operations Strategy.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but will be program dependent. Will be responsible for building integrated program/project plans with all functions/workstreams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Utilize leadership and program/project management skills to effectively manage cross-functional teams to coordinate and/or conduct all aspects of global operations acquisition and divestiture due diligence and integration or separation activities. Provide feedback on purchase agreements, transition services and supply agreements, and other related acquisition contracts. Identify target asset red flags and risks that could impact deal valuation or incur costs or generate savings. Assist with operations’ assumptions and inputs to the financial model. Assist Corporate Development with operations-related sections of deal documents, including purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and transition services and supply agreements.

• Develop timelines, project and resource plans, operating budgets, and prepare risks/issues logs for planning and monitoring global operations related efforts.

• Drive day-to-day execution of global operations processes, coach cross-functional teams, lead team meetings, drive proactive risk/issue resolution, and ensure delivery of the most important short and long-term global operations value drivers.

• Lead/manage project management team to deliver projects on-time and within budget hitting all critical to quality components.

• Prepare and lead Executive and Steering Committee updates and ad hoc presentations, as required.

• Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to handle conflict and defuse difficult situations.

• Relationship building: Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated track record for forging strong, productive relationships with a diverse array of leaders and colleagues.

• Collaboration: Effectively ensure a collaborative team environment that facilitates the orchestration and coordination of activities across multiple internal/external organizations and outcome orientated issue resolution

• Resourcefulness: Skilled in using personal knowledge and any other available resources to resolve problems at program level and ensure satisfaction of critical partners in doing so.

• Accountability: Eager to set ambitious goals and take ownership for results. Proactively defining actions and following through.

• Flexibility: Can dynamically adjust priorities due to changing circumstances. An agile learner who is comfortable operating in complex environments.

• The Program Director will be responsible for creating and managing project plans for all program level workstreams in coordination with workstream leaders and managing operational aspects of the program.

• Weekly 1:1s with Project Manager.

• Bi-weekly touchpoints with each workstream leader.

• Partner with cross-functional leadership to ensure all activities required are outlined.

• Develop project plans and timeline.

• Coordinate across workstreams to manage dependencies and deliverable handoffs.

• Monitor and track project plans for workstreams as defined with workstream leaders.

• Schedule and lead monthly ELT Steering committee meetings.

• Schedule and lead monthly program report outs.

• Issue Management- manage the issue and risk log at the program level.

• Process management- ensure the appropriate processes and mechanisms are in place for each workstream to complete, track and report out on activities.

• Resource management- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure resource needs are captured.

• Budget management- Partner with finance to ensure program spending stays within budget and on track with estimated spend timing; Partner with finance to ensure POs are in place for External Spend/ Contract Resources.

• Scheduling and co-facilitating (with applicable SME) training for project teams

• Monitoring and controlling project scope.

• Provide long-term vision of project schedules, identifying and mitigating potential risks.

• Provide mentoring for project managers, including communication, technical, and interpersonal skills critical to successfully managing projects and people.

• Resolve discrepancies and manage conflicts between competing priorities.

• Maintain overall responsibility for cross-project budgets, ensuring coordination across departments and providing insight into the budgeting process.

• Manage project management resources to maximize the project work that can be accomplished in conjunction with divisional priorities.

• Continue the push to add consistency across projects – including use of the Project Charter, Strategic Development Plan, Change Control logs, Decision Logs and timing and presentation of Project Review data.

• Track and document project successes, failures, and lessons learned across projects to continuously improve execution.

• Administrative work associated with direct reports, as required.

• Be flexible to work across different time zones as the program requires, which includes an international element.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated track-record of operating with executive/senior leadership across multiple levels divisions, geographies, and partners.

• A background and experiences negotiating and leading through ambiguity and sophisticated challenges.

• Consistent track record of formulating recommendations that drive sound decisions and deliver results.

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Med Device Regulations, the complexity of our business processes and compliance obligations and experience of the type of challenges it may bring.

• Proven ability defining a strategic vision and translating it into executable strategy.

• A strong record in issue and conflict mitigation and resolution, at significant scale

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or medical device science related discipline from an accredited university or college. Advanced degree(s) in Business Administration or related engineering discipline(s) preferred.

• 10-15 years of broad operations management or relevant experience, preferably with a medical device company or within a heavily regulated market

• 8-10 years of Project Management related experience, Project Management Professional Certification and demonstrated knowledge of project management discipline, project management tools and analysis

• Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification desirable

• Demonstrated aptitude for successfully managing multiple projects, of varying complexity, within the specified guidelines, timeframes, and budgets.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to manage in a fast paced, cross-functional team environment.

• Experience managing direct reports.

TRAVEL:

• Ability to travel 20% of the time, Periodic International travel required as well as travel to and attendance at Medical Device Industry related events throughout the U.S. Europe and Asia.

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