Program Manager, CQR

VB Spine, LLC•Allendale, NJ

1d•$145,000 - $155,000

About The Position

This role is for a Program Manager, CQR at VB Spine. The position focuses on leading impactful CQR programs that strengthen quality, regulatory, and clinical excellence to support the delivery of innovative spinal solutions that improve patient lives. The company emphasizes growing talent from within and offers a high-performing team environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent (emphasis in management, engineering, sciences, quality, regulatory, or related discipline preferred)
Minimum of 8 years of demonstrated project/program management experience
General knowledge and understanding of global medical device regulations
Excellent interpersonal communication, collaborative teamwork, conflict management, and negotiation skills
Ability to build trusting relationships with mid-level management and present proposals to executives
Demonstrated ability to mentor, train, and develop team members
Strong proficiency with project management tools (PPM systems, MS Office, SharePoint, Visio, etc.)
Versatility and willingness to lead teams through change and ambiguity

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or equivalent desired
Experience in the medical device industry or an equivalent regulated environment preferred

Responsibilities

Create and maintain program documentation (charters, roadmaps, benefits maps, etc.) to support business goals and program objectives
Coordinate with partners and end users to deliver value through opportunity identification, solution delivery, and ongoing support
Own program budget estimation, monitoring, and attainment
Communicate and set expectations across divisions, functions, third-party vendors, consulting partners, project teams, and stakeholders
Create and maintain program risk assessments to identify, track, and close risks
Lead portfolio resource planning, including workload allocation and capacity planning to sequence projects effectively
Work with project managers and associates to monitor cost, schedule, and technical performance of component projects while ensuring overall program success
Assess trade-offs for changes in project scope, schedule, and costs that impact the broader program
Improve team performance by building cohesiveness, leading, influencing, training, mentoring, and motivating team members
Serve as an escalation point and drive collaboration to resolve conflicts, issues, and deviations
May manage project managers and project personnel, as well as lead indirect resources