Program Manager, Instruments Manufacturing
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 that support operational excellence, manufacturing performance, supply chain resiliency, cost optimization, and business growth. The position manages end-to-end program delivery for initiatives such as supplier and manufacturing transfers, new product introductions, design for manufacturability, design-to-value improvements, manufacturing scale-up, supply chain optimization, and operational excellence programs. It is accountable for program scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and stakeholder alignment, while ensuring business outcomes, compliance, quality, and operational continuity. Working with Manufacturing Site Leaders and teams across Procurement, Quality, Supply Chain, Research & Development, and Commercial, the Operations Program Manager also serves as a Project Management Subject Matter Expert. The role advances project management capabilities through standardized methodologies, governance frameworks, templates, training, coaching, and continuous improvement. The position 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 introduction, or manufacturing scale-up.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or advanced technical or business degree.
- Experience in regulated industries.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management certification.
- Lean Six Sigma certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of high-priority, complex, cross-functional operations programs across the global manufacturing network.
- Manage program scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and stakeholder alignment.
- Deliver initiatives involving supplier transfers, manufacturing transfers, new product introductions, design for manufacturability, design-to-value improvements, manufacturing scale-up, supply chain optimization, and operational excellence.
- Partner with Manufacturing Site Leaders and Procurement, Quality, Supply Chain, Research & Development, and Commercial teams.
- Ensure programs achieve intended business outcomes while maintaining 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 organizational project management capabilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
