Senior Program Manager

Smith & Nephew•Memphis, TN

22d•Hybrid

About The Position

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. As a Senior Program Manager within our Orthopedics New Product Development organization, you will play a critical role in bringing innovative medical technologies from concept to commercialization. Based in Memphis, TN, this role offers the opportunity to lead complex, global development programs, influence cross functional teams and shape how we deliver life changing solutions for patients around the world.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field such as Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
Minimum of 8 years of program or project management experience leading large, complex new product development programs in a medical device or regulated environment
Hands on experience developing new products from concept through launch at a global scale
Demonstrated experience leading cross functional, geographically dispersed teams, ideally within a multinational organization
Strong understanding of product development, regulatory pathways and quality systems including direct involvement in regulatory clearance for Class II or Class III products
Proven leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree is preferred
Project or product management certifications such as PMP, SAFe, Scrum, Prince2, IPMA or equivalent are strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Leading large and complex new product development and product platform programs from ideation through commercialization across Orthopedics portfolios including Hips, Knees, Shoulders, Trauma and Extremities
Driving program strategy, planning, execution, progress tracking and transparent communication across global cross functional teams
Partnering closely with R&D, Marketing, Quality, Operations and Regulatory Affairs to ensure delivery against business needs and regulatory requirements
Establishing and owning program KPIs, ensuring alignment to governance standards and business objectives
Facilitating decision making related to scope, budget, schedule, quality and lifecycle management
Acting as a change leader by improving PMO and NPD processes, driving continuous improvement and embedding standard ways of working
Influencing senior stakeholders through clear executive level communication and presentation