Our client is a fast growing medical device manufacturer who is currently looking for a Senior Program Manager to join their team in Mississauga.
This Program Manager (PM) will be responsible for navigating between project-level details and overarching program strategies. This role requires a key skillset in prioritization who can identify and set key priorities, make tough decisions, and effectively integrate diverse work streams into a cohesive plan that aligns with company mission and goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration and Integration: Serve as the primary liaison across all disciplines, harmonizing diverse teams and ensuring their efforts contribute towards a unified project plan. Manage interdependencies, address conflicts, and maintain project coherence.
- Strategic Planning & Communication: Develop clear, actionable plans and timelines that empower teams to make informed decisions. Establish a robust framework for project management across the organization, promoting consistency, efficiency, and transparency.
- Prioritization and Decision-Making: Act as a prioritization engine, evaluating project needs against available resources and strategic objectives. Facilitate decision-making processes to balance competing priorities and ensure that development is always aligned with business goals.
- Program Management and Execution: Oversee the end-to-end program lifecycle, from planning to execution, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. Develop deliverables at various phases to ensure milestones are met.
- Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks. Proactively address issues and escalate when necessary to ensure timely resolution and minimal impact on program delivery.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all projects adhere to relevant regulatory standards and requirements throughout the lifecycle. Work closely with regulatory teams to navigate complex compliance landscapes.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management practices, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, business, or a related field is required; an advanced degree (MBA, MS, or PhD) is preferred.
- 8+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects within the medical device industry.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate technical, regulatory, and commercial objectives into a cohesive project strategy.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate, inspire, and guide teams towards a common goal.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- In-depth understanding of medical device development processes, including regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO, CE).
- Experience in risk management and regulatory compliance within the healthcare industry.