Program Manager

Endovascular Engineering • Menlo Park, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager leads complex, multi-product initiatives to bring innovative medical devices to market. The role drives strategic execution across product development teams and manages cross-functional projects from early concept through commercialization, ensuring high-quality products are delivered on time and within budget. The Program Manager guides strategically critical programs, aligns stakeholders, facilitates decision-making, proactively manages risks and dependencies, and provides transparency on progress and outcomes across the organization.

This on-site position requires working on-site five days per week.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience managing new product development programs in regulated industries.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex programs.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions and manage ambiguity.
• In-depth understanding of medical device industry standards and ISO and FDA regulations, including design control procedures.
• Expertise in risk management and dependency mitigation throughout program lifecycles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project and dashboards.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and influence-management skills to foster collaboration across matrix organizations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously at varying lifecycle stages.
• Proactive problem-solving skills, a strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing new product development programs in the medical device industry.
• PMP certification.

Responsibilities

• Guide high-performing cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives and ensure collaboration across functions.
• Develop integrated schedules, identify critical paths, and implement risk mitigation strategies to deliver programs on time and within scope.
• Use phase/gate processes to execute programs in alignment with ISO and FDA regulations, design control procedures, and quality systems.
• Prepare and present program updates, facilitate reviews, and engage stakeholders to promote alignment and program success.
• Advocate for process improvements, implement tools and technologies, and foster efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Develop the PMO organization by implementing tools, templates, and technologies; educate cross-functional resources on PMO initiatives and promote adherence to established processes and standards.
• Guide and mentor team members to support their growth, development, and knowledge sharing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior