Senior Program Manager, NPD AWM

Smith+Nephew•Andover, MA

1d•$119,500 - $207,250•Hybrid

About The Position

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We are looking for a Sr. Program Leader for our Advanced Wound Management Business. This leader will be operating Key Innovation Programs and help us shaping what is possible in Wound Care. The goal of the role is to innovate Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT), delivering enhanced outcomes of acute and chronic wounds. Simplifying the experience for clinicians and improving patient outcomes is what the role will help us achieve. You will partner closely with both internal peers (R&D, Marketing, Quality and Regulatory Affairs) as well as external partners as required by the programs. The successful candidate will have predominant execution skills demonstrated by a track record of delivering innovative new technologies to the global marketplaces. You will direct, create, and maintain the overall master plan across the program, own the program governance, provide tracking and reporting of development initiatives. This position is based in the Andover, MA office and requires frequent program-related travel to other Smith+Nephew locations.

Requirements

8+ years product development and project management experience, including SaMD, and Cloud-based Software
Authoritative knowledge in SAFe, SCRUM or related Agile frameworks and methodologies
Outstanding communication, facilitation, and coaching skills
Understanding of, or willingness to learn, the application of ISO 13485 and FDA QS Regulation 21 CFR Part 820
B.S. degree in a relevant Science or Engineering field
Organizational change management skills, to be the catalyst for global teams and spearhead the transformation to a fail-fast-learn-fast culture

Responsibilities

Build a global program team, and lead execution excellence from program inception through product delivery
Collaborate with R&D Leadership to overcome technical challenges and operational hurdles
Work with Product and Portfolio Management on stage-gating and strategic program aspects
Establish and maintain effective communication to global stakeholders with a maximum of transparency
Mobilize people and resources, to deliver on business targets and strategic goals
Develop program budget and monitor spend cross-functionally
Embrace and lead a culture of inclusiveness and multi-cultural engagement through coaching and feedback to peers and the broader community in the Global PMO, in alignment with the Smith + Nephew Leadership Imperatives