PD Program Manager
About The Position
MiniMed is seeking a driven and collaborative PD Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in developing and managing the lifecycle of innovative products, processes, and therapies. The role oversees operational aspects of new product development initiatives from initiation through delivery and serves as a link between project teams, line management, and stakeholders. The Program Manager gathers and manages requirements, drives stakeholder engagement, and develops solutions that meet quality and performance standards. The role includes managing global geographical expansion programs and end-of-life transitions for legacy products, coordinating with teams across Marketing, Regulatory, Technical Communications, and Operations. It also involves managing schedules, budgets, project status, and issue resolution to ensure product launches and lifecycle programs meet business and customer needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or another scientific discipline and at least 5 years of experience in technical program management; or an advanced degree in Engineering or another scientific discipline and at least 3 years of experience in technical program management.
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Product development experience with drug delivery devices, preferably insulin delivery devices.
- Strong project management skills, including experience executing against project contracts and knowledge of process and project planning best practices.
- Experience leading in matrix organizations and strong influence management skills.
- Experience working collaboratively at all levels in a matrix environment to build and maintain relationships that support organizational goals.
Responsibilities
- Lead geographical expansion programs in collaboration with Marketing, Regulatory, Technical Communications, and Operations teams to launch products across global markets.
- Manage end-of-life programs, including the strategic transition and replacement of legacy products within strict deadlines to maintain business continuity and minimize disruption.
- Lead or leverage cross-functional teams to evaluate, develop, and manage new product development and lifecycle management projects for products, processes, and therapies.
- Oversee operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as liaison among project management and planning, project teams, and line management.
- Manage the development and implementation of products and services through departmental or cross-functional teams.
- Review project and budget status, manage schedules, and prepare status reports.
- Monitor projects from initiation through delivery.
- Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals.
- Develop mechanisms to monitor project progress and support intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
- Gather, plan, elicit, and manage requirements to ensure they meet the needs of key project stakeholders.
- Communicate with stakeholders and obtain their engagement to ensure end products and processes solve business problems.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account and Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
- Life insurance.
- Long-term disability leave and short-term disability coverage.
- Dependent daycare spending account.
- Incentive plans, including eligibility for a short-term incentive.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Eligible employees may also receive a Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to earnings requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
