Our client, a leading North American medical device manufacturer, is currently seeking a Program Manager to join their team immediately on a permanent full-time basis. You will be joining a team of experience with 40 years of experience manufacturing medical devices. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will be leading cross-functional teams, driving alignment and accountability to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery throughout the product development lifecyclefrom design concept to production launch. This position will be working out of their office in Woodbridge, Ontario. Roles and responsibilities:Develop and implement program strategies, plans and goals.Establish and monitor performance targets, budgets and timelines.Oversee program execution to ensure successful delivery and customer satisfaction.Lead and influence Extended Operations Team and Core Team to ensure on-time and on-budget performance through the new product development cycle.Create strategic solutions to meet anticipated customer and business needs with predictability and certainty.Ensure scope, cost, resource and schedule alignment between operations and core team functions.Follow compliance processes for New Product Development.Negotiate trade-offs and create mutually beneficial results.Execute pre-established Operations Strategies.Ensure structured problem methods and predictive engineering principles are consistently and rigorously applied, such as Design for Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or similar concepts.Review results / situations, and determine follow-up action plans to meet deadlinesCreate reports for internal use and for client presentations.Coach and develop extended Operations members, to help individuals advance their skills and careers, provide performance feedback, and recognize teams and individuals for exceptional performance.Travel required and is usually planned to meet project needs.Adaptable and flexible to take on additional work requirements and core responsibilities, as required. Qualifications:Bachelors degree in Engineering - Industrial, Mechanical, Material Science, Chemical, Biomedical, ElectricalPMP CertificationMinimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience with full understanding of product lifecycle development and various technology methodologiesExperience with class 2 or 3 medical device product development and a strong understanding of FDA, ICH and IEC standardsExperience leading cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment and program management including: operations, quality, production, engineering, etc.Excellent Communication skills and experience delivering presentations to external clientsEffective Project Management skills: budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, issue resolution and risk managementEffective problem-solving skills with an analytical mindset using predictive Engineering PrinciplesStrong organizational and analytical skillsFlexibility with work schedule to manage international team communications and development If you believe you are a qualified candidate for this position and would like to pursue this opportunity, please apply to this position by sending your resume to ! For more information, please contact: Alan Hung, Recruitment LeadExpand Reach Inc.905-415-8828 x5002
Job Title
Program Manager