Technical Program Manager

Orthofix•Toronto, ON

46d

About The Position

Why Orthofix? Guided by our organizational values – Take Ownership | Innovate Boldly | Win Together – we collaborate closely with world-class surgeons and other partners to improve people’s quality of life. At Orthofix, we want team members who build relationships and share knowledge, challenge the status quo, and deliver results every day to help us achieve our vision to be the unrivaled partner in Med Tech. Our global team of over 1,600 employees brings to market highly innovative, cost-effective, and user-friendly medical technologies that heal musculoskeletal pathologies for patients and the healthcare professionals who treat them. Looking to change people’s lives? Look no further. JOB PURPOSE Do you take pride in owning complex programs end‑to-end—and being the person who makes sure they actually get delivered? If you are driven by execution, thrive in ambiguity, and enjoy being accountable for results from kickoff through commercial launch, this role is built for you. As a Technical Program Manager in Orthofix’s newly created Product Portfolio Management & Execution team for Spine Enabling Technology (ET), you will be the execution owner for complex, high‑impact development programs. You will translate strategy and technical objectives into clear plans, integrated schedules, and daily execution, ensuring work moves forward across all functions. You will actively drive programs across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality & Regulatory, and Marketing, managing dependencies, identifying risks early, and removing blockers as they arise. This role requires hands‑on leadership—tracking progress in detail, holding teams accountable to commitments, and continuously adjusting plans to keep programs on the critical path. You will bring structure and rigor to complex development efforts by establishing clear milestones, decision points, and execution cadences, while ensuring stakeholders remain aligned and informed. Your ability to synthesize large amounts of information into concise, actionable status updates will support timely decision‑making at the development, leadership, and executive levels. By driving disciplined execution, anticipating issues before they escalate, and maintaining relentless focus on delivery, you will directly impact time‑to‑market, program predictability, and successful commercialization of innovative Spine Enabling Technologies that support surgeons and improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, Software, Systems) or equivalent technical discipline required.
5-10 years of total professional experience, including:
3+ years leading complex, cross functional programs or projects, and 2+ years in regulated medical device development (capital equipment, instruments, systems, and/or software).
Strong execution mindset with demonstrated ability to drive multiple complex workstreams in parallel.
Proven capability to build, manage, and adapt complex, multi workstream schedules, balancing technical, regulatory, and operational dependencies.
Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills, with a track record of proactively identifying issues and resolving blockers.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including concise program level presentations and executive ready status reporting.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail; able to track schedules, risks, issues, dependencies, and commitments effectively.
Proven ability to build relationships, influence without authority, and align diverse stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
Working knowledge of medical device product development lifecycles, design controls, and phase/gate methodologies.
Sufficient technical depth to understand system level issues, support timely decision making, and manage change effectively.
Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable operating in ambiguous environments.
Proficient in program management and scheduling tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office).
Willingness to travel up to 10-25% based on project requirements.

Nice To Haves

PMP or equivalent project/program management certification preferred but not required.
Prior exposure to spine surgical systems, surgical navigation systems, and/or image‑guided surgery solutions.
Experience managing software‑enabled or system‑level medical devices (hardware + software + instruments).
Familiarity with global regulatory environments (FDA, EU MDR).
Knowledge of medical device industry best practices and trends.

Responsibilities

Lead complex, cross‑functional development programs from concept and feasibility through development, validation, transfer to manufacturing, and commercial launch.
Serve as the end‑to‑end execution owner, accountable for scope, schedule, budget, risk, and dependency management across multiple functional teams.
Drive day‑to‑day program execution by identifying issues early, escalating risks appropriately, and leading resolution of technical and operational blockers.
Partner closely with R&D (software, hardware, systems), Manufacturing, Quality & Regulatory, and Marketing, to ensure alignment to program objectives, priorities, and timelines.
Develop, maintain, and actively manage integrated program plans, complex schedules, milestones, and dashboards, ensuring focus on critical path and key deliverables.
Plan and facilitate program reviews, phase/gate reviews, and leadership readouts, delivering clear, concise, and actionable status updates to development, leadership, and executive stakeholders.
Monitor program performance using appropriate tools and techniques to track progress, identify variances, drive corrective actions, and communicate impacts and mitigation plans.
Ensure compliance with Orthofix development processes, company policies, and applicable medical device regulations and quality systems (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA design controls).
Support portfolio‑level planning and execution by providing visibility into program status, resource needs, risks, trade‑offs, and execution scenarios.
Lead effective program communication, meeting cadence, stakeholder alignment, and conflict resolution across internal and external teams.
Conduct project post‑mortems, capture lessons learned, and drive continuous improvement in program management practices.
Foster a collaborative, execution‑focused team environment by influencing without authority, building trust, and driving accountability.