Sr Director, Type I Segment Enterprise Program Office (Hybrid/Flexible)

Insulet Corporation•Acton, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director, Segment EPMO Leader is responsible for leading teams of corporate functional groups, and external development partners, for the overall development and execution of new programs and technology implementation plans. The role will facilitate the management of the segment product development and sustaining priorities through the clear outlines of scope, objectives and goals, and the successful execution of program activities. This role will also provide global oversight of all program efforts from project inception to production and commercial launch. This role will provide leadership to Program Managers for the segment scope and work with functional group management to ensure all project elements and milestones are met and continually aligned with corporate strategies and business objectives.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in related field
12+ years of related experience in product development within related field
Proven record of product development and implementation in electro-mechanic and/or software products
Experience with managing suppliers, external partners, and internal staff (at all levels)
Experience in the medical device industry with knowledge related to the FDA design control process

Nice To Haves

Preferred Requirements:
Master’s or PhD degree in related field
15+ years of related experience in product development within related field
Ability to influence and manage others both as direct reports, and matrix reports
Effective collaborator with strong IQ/EQ
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to anticipate (“see around corners”) major challenges for hardware and software product development.
Ability to organize and judge (triage) priorities.
Ability to effectively handle multiple efforts simultaneously

Responsibilities

Segment Team: Participates as a key team member and strategic partner within the segment leadership. Collaborates to align EPMO activities with strategic goals and initiates and leads cross-functional development programs and sustaining activities for all relevant products.
Functional Teams: Participates across all functional area VP’s and Management staff in establishing overall product development program goals, scope, resources, and the plans for execution.
Governance: Leads the governing and oversight of Insulet product development for the business segment through the newly formed segment PDT ensuring program status are clearly communicated and issues/risk are escalated and mitigated cross-functionally.
EPMO: Provides leadership to the Enterprise Program Management Office to help ensure that Program Managers and cross-functional initiatives and efforts align with overall business strategies in order to achieve successful outcomes per established goals and objectives.
Player/Coach: Assists in directing program teams responsible for the development of all approved programs and products with accountability for delivery success as defined through scope, schedule, and resources. Prepared to lead from above or from along-side program teams to ensure timely delivery and execution.
People management: Hire, manage, and mentor staff for individual development and leadership in cross-functional product development programs.
Specific Focus Area: Provides an unbiased, data-drive perspective of program status and risks to ensure Insulet is objectively managing product development.
Performs additional duties as required.