Program Manager

Job Description

Description:

Program Manager

Full-Time, Permanent

$144K - $160K

About Us:

Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.

Summary:

As a Program Manager at Vantedge, you will have the opportunity to tackle a variety of challenges to ensure the projects you manage are well planned and efficiently executed. You will be able to work with internal and external customers and resources while overseeing all aspects of projects. This is a great role to expand your existing project management and business knowledge as you will be involved from the initial quote process, including customer proposals, to the final production stabilization while launching medical devices, which positively affect patients’ lives. Additional professional growth in this role comes from the possibility of having a limited number of direct reports. This allows for experience and training for future career progression. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, attention to detail, and willingness to be hands-on when required who wants to grow professionally with high internal expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Ownership over projects that span multiple sites, new technology, facility moves or are large in scale or scope

Give critical input in all aspects of projects, including: Developing cost/benefit analysis, overall project ROI, design for manufacturability, developing timelines, identifying critical paths, meeting customer expectations, resource planning, budget development, capital acquisition requests, and quoting

Ensure the implementation of lean processes within a cellular environment while launching products utilizing appropriate methods such as CNC turning and milling, sheet metal forming, EDM, laser etch, welding, polishing, mass finishing, cleaning, assembly, and inspection

Provide appropriate project level direction to resources such as Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, CNC Programmers, Planning, Supervisors, Group Leaders and skilled labor on the shop floor.

Effectively serve as the main project contact between the customer, leadership and the sites to ensure clear communication is maintained

Ensure project milestones are met to support customer deliverables and internal business commitments

Operate effectively in a dynamic environment and generate a positive team cultureRequirements:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in technical field, or equivalent-on-the job/career experiences

Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in a technical manufacturing role with a minimum of two (2) years of large-scale project/program management experience.

Proven experience developing and executing project plans

Experience in customer-facing interactions, particularly providing technical expertise

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SmartSheet, PowerBI

Working knowledge of ISO and FDA regulations and GD&T

Understanding of financials used for costing purposes.

Remote or office-based with travel as needed for site visits, customer meetings, and industry events

Full-time