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Endologix Inc Director, Chief of Staff and Program Management Office in Santa Rosa, California
Join our Operations team as the Director, Chief of Staff and Program Management Office at Endologix!
WHO WE ARE:
Endologix LLC is a California-based global medical device company dedicated to improving patients lives through innovative therapies for the interventional treatment of vascular disease. Our therapeutic portfolio addresses clinically relevant unmet needs, spanning from abdominal aortic aneurysms to lower limb peripheral vascular disease. We are committed to delivering excellent clinical outcomes through precision in product design, advanced manufacturing, and comprehensive physician trainingsupported by industry-leading clinical evidence. At Endologix, were driven by purpose, innovation, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in vascular health.
What sets us apart is not just our technology, but our culture. At Endologix, we foster a forward-thinking, mission-driven environment where every team member plays a vital role in advancing patient care. Our core values guide how we operate. As for our people? We empower them with the tools, trust, and continuous learning they need to grow. If youre passionate about making a meaningful difference in healthcare, youll find purpose and belonging here.
Our Core Values are the guiding principles informing our choices and actions, because our customers and patients depend on us:
- Patient Outcomes Drive Us: We improve lives with every advancement we deliver.
- Integrity Defines Us: We do whats right, stay transparent, prioritize quality, and own our actions.
- Innovation Advances Us: We stay curious, adaptable, and push boundaries.
- Boldness Propels Us: We take smart risks and are unafraid in our pursuit of excellence.
- Collaboration Unites Us: We partner across teams and with physicians to drive exceptional results.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We're looking for a Director, Chief of Staff and Program Management Office (PMO) to join our Operations team. In this role, you'll shape and coordinate how Endologix develops, delivers, and sustains innovation across the enterprise. This leader will define and drive both near-term and long-term strategic initiatives that govern how we develop and commercialize new products while sustaining existing offerings. You will partner closely with Executive and functional leadership to evolve processes, methods, and expectations related to portfolio planning, risk management, and executionstrengthening our ability to deliver innovation on time and on budget. Key responsibilities include leading Program Review Committee (PRC) coordination and planning; defining, tracking, and reporting portfolio performance and metrics; designing and implementing an enterprise-wide prioritization framework; and partnering with executive and functional leaders to translate the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) into a clear, executable portfolio.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Program Planning and Reporting:
- Lead and champion execution of the Product Development Process (PDP) across Endologix.
- Own the end-to-end program management methodology, including processes, standards, and enterprise-wide deployment; provide training and guidance to project teams as needed.
- Partner with functional leaders to define expectations for high-quality business cases, robust project planning, and effective PRC Phase Gate Reviews.
- Ensure project teams develop integrated, cross-functional lifecycle plans and secure stakeholder alignment on cost, schedule, and risk profiles.
- Hold project teams and functional leaders accountable for delivering results on time and on budget; ensure timely escalation of risks and development of effective mitigation plans.
- Ensure project contracts are created, reviewed, and updated at each phase review.
- Define, collect, analyze, and report program and portfolio metrics to the PRC; maintain and govern the portfolio metrics datab se.
Program Prioritization and Portfolio Alignment:
- Lead the planning effort to translate enterprise strategy into a clear, executable portfolio across new product development and sustaining initiatives.
- Own and govern the enterprise-wide prioritization process, ensuring decisions are made at the appropriate leadership level.
- Partner with the Executive Team, key stakeholders, and functional leaders to define and lead the program planning cycle.
- Lead cross-functional resource supply vs. demand planning and drive portfolio trade-offs to ensure feasibility and execution readiness.
- Define, manage, and communicate portfolio changes in alignment with strategic and operational priorities.
Program Execution and Governance:
- Track and report progress across all programs, providing regular, concise updates to the Executive Team.
- Partner with Executive and functional leadership to define and manage the cadence of governance, including PRC reviews, AOP planning, and required project approvals.
- Ensure transparency and alignment by keeping all stakeholders informed of progress, risks, and issues.