Product Development Program Director - Northridge, United States - Medtronic

Medtronic

Verified Company

Northridge, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Careers That Change Lives

The Product Development Program Director ensures best-in-class new product development practices as a competitive advantage for the business.

The Program Director will lead and direct day to day activities for core team members through managing project plans, issues tracking, and accountability for deliverables across multiple functional organizations.

They will also take on other organizing programs that may be outside of the scope of new product development but related to product support including examples such as sustaining programs, significant compliance activities, product end of life, and PDP improvement programs.

The Program Director will use judgment to assess deliverable tradeoffs related to delivering high quality products to market in a timely manner in accordance with Medtronic design control standards and the relevant regulatory requirements.

DIABETES OPERATING UNIT:
The Diabetes Operating Unit focuses on improving the lives of those within the global diabetes community.

As a business, we strive to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it.

We're committed to meeting people with diabetes where they are in their journey, always with an aim to make their lives easier.

Our portfolio of innovative solutions are designed to provide customers greater freedom and better health, helping them achieve better glucose control, while spending less time managing their disease.

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We're purposeful. We're committed. And we're driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide.

A Day in the Life

Accountable to the Product Review Committee and PMO Leader for overall program execution
Ensures that crossfunctional resources are assigned and held accountable for task and outcome completion
Ensures that products are launched on time and meet established goals and objectives that support the financial and competitive goals of the organization
Manages projects within portfolio and makes commitments to meet specific business goals and objectives
Manages and tracks project budget with components that include human resources, prototypes, suppliers, and general expenses to meet established return on investments per project
Coaches team members to ensure process adherence and effective project management, utilizing best practice project management skills, as well as framing and resolving issues through the PDP process and other best practices
Provides feedback to functional department heads during AOP, strategic planning process and the performance management process
Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.
Manages the development and implementation process of a company's products and services involving departmental or crossfunctional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing products.
Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports.
Monitors the project from initiation through delivery.
Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client satisfaction goals and objectives.

Must Have:
Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile. _

Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years program/project management related to product development and 7+ years of people management/technical leadership experience

OR

Advanced Degree with 7+ years program/project management related to product development and 7+ years of people management/technical leadership experience

Nice to Have

Program/project management experience in the medical device, aerospace, automotive or other highly regulated industry
Masters in engineering or MBA

Project Management Certification

PMP
Experience in product development of medical devices preferably drug combo devices
Experience devising and implementing streamlined processes and strategic programs to improve efficiency, timeliness, and productivity
Experience in leading within matrix organizations requiring strong influence management skills Change agent

- willingness and ability to lead and institute change

Influence management skills: experience working collaboratively at all levels in matrix environment to build and maintain the positive relationships required to accomplish organizational goals
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal/team effectiveness with ability to succinctly and accurately communicate to various levels of management and employees
Business acumen: ability to think and act from an overall "best for the business" perspective
Results oriented, strong sense of urgency
Strong analytical, planning, organization, and tim