Program Manager Job

Program Manager needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh's client located in Warsaw,IN.

THE BIG PICTURE - TOP SKILLS SHOULD YOU POSSESS:

- Product Development
- Brand Management
- Medical device environment

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

- This position is to provide new product management expertise that will enable the business to identify, develop and commercialize quality products- on time and on target. This includes optimizing the project and portfolio management methodologies via training and coaching, the development of and maintenance of new tools and processes and sharing best practices across Functions and Divisions
- Be the process expert by being responsible for incorporating, supporting, training and improving FOCUS methodologies.
- Be the process expert for portfolio management by incorporating and supporting processes and tools that are used to identify, prioritize and select opportunities/projects for optimal portfolio value and strategic alignment.
- Monitor NPD activity and provides management monthly updates on the status of projects via a report or online dashboard.
- Assist Core Team Leaders in the optimal management of their Core Teams by providing the necessary FOCUS training and facilitating team activities for team-building, planning, decision-making and problem-solving.
- Lead the development of Core Team Members and Core Team Leaders by sponsoring or providing necessary training for the further development of their project management and leadership skills.
- Collect and analyze the performance of the new product development effort by collecting data for key metrics and reporting out the performance.
- Schedule, manage and document and be an active participant in the Phase Reviews for Recon to ensure the appropriate use of the FOCUS process and the timely development and commercialization of new products that are aligned with the Divisions strategy and provides optimal portfolio value. This includes documenting the Boards the decisions and action items.
- Lead selected core teams as directed by the business GM

What You Need to Bring to the Table:

- Bachelor degree in an analytical field or related science required

Minimum 5 years experience in new product development required
- Experience working in a medical device regulated environment

Experience working in a Matrix organization.
- Experience managing a functional area within Brand Management, Product Development, Finance or Operations is preferred, with demonstrated results-oriented performance. Certified Project Manager Professional (PMP) is preferred
- Broad knowledge of new product development methodologies and tools:
- Project Management, Custer Needs Assessment, Financial valuation, Commercialization tasks FOCUS (Phase Gate Development), Managing by influence with listening & leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and coach the implementation of NPD process improvements through cross-functional teams by listening and utilizing influence skills. (leadership)
- Able to take action in solving problems and making decisions while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues, able to use reason, even when dealing with emotional topics. (decision-makinginfluence or persuade others through oral presentations in positive and negative circumstances, listens well.
- Must be able emit a level of confidence and expertise to effectively train other employees (up, down and across the organization) at multiple sites in a broad range of NPD topics.(communication)

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
This is your opportunity to lead a team in the rollout of a new product within a well established medical device company!

Opportunity is Calling, Apply Now!

Recruiter: Jerome Adams

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. J2WSEMW

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