Senior Staff Program Manager, NPI

VulcanForms • Devens, MA

54d • $144,000 - $180,000

About The Position

As a Senior Staff Program Manager, NPI, at VulcanForms Inc.,â your main objective is to manage one or more customers' portfolio of programs from program award through launch and sustaining. You will partner with VulcanForms internal teams to execute each program and act as the primary working level interface to our customers.

Requirements

• 10+ years of successful, demonstrated experience in managing large, technically complex new product development/introduction projects and programs
• 5+ years of experience in the medical device industry.
• Mastery of common manufacturing process qualification procedures such as PPAP, IQ/OQ/PQ, capability studies, measurement systems analysis, etc.
• Mastery in leading a cross-functional team comprised of process development engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, and operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing external relationships, especially with customers.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency.
• Basic knowledge of GMP, FDA QSR, and ISO 13485 requirements.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); mastery level Microsoft Project.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and comfortable presenting to different audiences including experience presenting to executive leadership teams.
• Excited about taking on new challenges in the metal additive manufacturing industry and working in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Occasional travel to customers and suppliers, including internationally, as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a fast-paced startup environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing large-scale, highly complex new product introduction programs and/or multiple NPI projects involving internal and external stakeholders
• Working with the assigned NPI Lead to directly and indirectly driving program execution and all NPI efforts while ensuring that all program deliverables and efforts are connected and meet internal and external customer requirements
• Proactively identify and assess areas of risk, escalate issues in a timely manner, and proactively propose solutions
• Provide regular project updates (written and verbal) to internal and external stakeholders
• Identify and communicate the program critical path to ensure cross-functional alignment and focus.
• Develop and manage budgets (including resource loading) for the program.
• May collaborate with and lead multiple project managers all working on one program.
• Create and maintain the program scope, schedule, budget, risk register, and other program infrastructure. Define and facilitate internal meeting cadence to maintain team alignment, short circuit issues, and provide a forum for escalation.
• Define, plan, and facilitate customer meeting cadence, visits, and workshops as required.
• Drive resolution of critical program risks and issues

Benefits

• VulcanForms offers a competitive salary and equity package.
• In addition, VulcanForms provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees