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STERIS CORPORATION Manager, Product Development Programs in Mentor, Ohio
Manager, Product Development Programs Req ID: 52258 Job Category: Engineering Location: Mentor, OH, US, 44060 Workplace Type: Hybrid At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. Position Summary The Manager of the Product Development Programs (PMO) will oversee engineering Product Development projects and partner with Product Marketing to meet project delivery commitments to realize timely business revenue. You will be responsible for Sterile Processing Department (SPD) new product development programs and projects, in addition to managing a team of SPD project and program managers. You will provide leadership, guidance, and subject matter expertise to support and drive improvements in schedule management, risk management, program metrics, and business process execution. *This position is located onsite in Mentor, Ohio with the opportunity for hybrid work schedule. Preference will be given to individuals currently residing within commuting distance of Mentor, Ohio. What You'll Do as a Manager, Product Development Programs Lead, coach, and mentor a team focused on the planning and execution of New Product Development (NPD), business & quality system processes. Develop the cross-functional plan / execution strategy with the business unit and drives implementation of identified products on the roadmap with the project / program manager. Accountable for leading project / program managers to meet SPD Projects' On Time Delivery (OTD) commitments within Product Cost targets. Ensures project process compliance with Steris' NPD Business & Quality Process and software systems. Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects, including capital requests, and serves as an escalation point between project management and cross-functional leadership. Manage the development and implementation process of product development projects focused on the delivery of new or existing products and processes. Review project status with the project manager (PM), including schedule, risk, critical path escalations, financial integrity. Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and problem-solving with project managers, product development, Regulatory, Quality and manufacturing Ops. Develop and understand the skills of project / program managers within the organization and encourage growth and development. Develop cross-functional relationships to ensure project success. Drive culture of High-Performance teams in the department through strategic initiatives (functional competencies, performance management, talent management, process improvements) Foster a culture of continuous improvement by evaluating project outcomes, tracking key performance indicators, identifying areas for optimization and implementing process improvement. The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed Required: Bachelors degree required 7+ years' experience in program or senior project management role associated with Global product development in a medical device or a regulated industry Minimum 2 years of experience managing an Engineering / Product Development PMO team. Experience in more than one of the following disciplines: New Product Development, Product Marketing, Manufacturing Experience leading projects from initial concept, through development and verification/validation testing, and into Manufacturing. Ability to balance customer, manufacturing, business and regulatory requirements to expedite launch of the right product to market. Demonstrated proficiency in program management tools and procedures