Program Manager, Instruments Manufacturing

Waters Corporation • Milford, MA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Operations Program Manager leads the successful execution of high-priority, complex, cross-functional operations programs across the Analytical Sciences Division’s global manufacturing network. The role coordinates strategic initiatives focused on operational excellence, manufacturing performance, supply chain resiliency, cost optimization, and business growth. It is accountable for program scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, stakeholder alignment, and achievement of intended business outcomes while maintaining compliance, quality, and operational continuity.

The position works closely with Manufacturing Site Leaders and teams across Procurement, Quality, Supply Chain, Research & Development, and Commercial. In addition to delivering programs, the Operations Program Manager serves as a Project Management Subject Matter Expert, advancing project management practices through standardized methodologies, governance frameworks, templates, training, coaching, and continuous improvement. The role reports to the Senior Director, Program & Project Management – Instruments Manufacturing and is based in Milford, Massachusetts, with a hybrid workplace arrangement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in program management, operations, manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, or related disciplines.
• Experience leading large, complex, cross-functional programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success managing programs involving product transfers, supplier transitions, operational excellence, new product introductions, or manufacturing scale-up.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced technical or business degree.
• Experience in regulated industries.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of cross-functional operations programs, including supplier and manufacturing transfers, new product introductions, design for manufacturability, design-to-value improvements, manufacturing scale-up, supply chain optimization, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Manage program scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and stakeholder alignment to deliver objectives and business outcomes.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Site Leaders and Procurement, Quality, Supply Chain, Research & Development, and Commercial teams.
• Ensure programs maintain compliance, quality, and operational continuity.
• Serve as a Project Management Subject Matter Expert and champion project management excellence.
• Develop standardized project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and templates.
• Provide project management training and coaching, and continuously improve project management capabilities across the organization.

What This Job Offers

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