Program Manager, Advanced Operations (AO)

What You Will Do

Plan, prioritize, and manage multiple complex engineering projects across Advanced Operations

Lead program execution, ensuring alignment to scope, budget, and timeline commitments

Develop project plans and allocate team resources effectively to meet key milestones and deadlines

Monitor program progress and performance against established plans; proactively identify risks, issues, and delays

Evaluate and approve changes that significantly impact project scope, budget, or schedule

Lead complex and business-critical initiatives, driving resolution of operational challenges

Partner with cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Manufacturing) to ensure successful execution through the product lifecycle

Select and manage external vendors and contractors to ensure delivery of high-quality services and outcomes

Serve as the primary program point of contact for senior leadership, delivering clear, concise updates on progress, risks, dependencies, and recommendations.

Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program‑level risks, escalating appropriately and driving resolution through governance forums.

What You Need

BS Degree in a scientific or technical discipline.

8 + years of work experience leading engineering or product development programs within a regulated industry (medical device strongly preferred)

Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Strong understanding of Advanced Operations responsibilities, including Design transfer, Process development and validation, Manufacturing readiness and scale-up

Experience managing scope, schedule, budget, and change control

Demonstrated ability to identify risks, solve operational problems, and drive decisions under pressure

Strong cross-functional leadership skills, including working with engineering, quality, and external partners

Experience managing third-party vendors and contractors

Preferred

MS Degree or MBA

Experience within Advanced Operations or manufacturing engineering organizations

Background in new product introduction (NPI) or design-to-commercialization programs

Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority