Program Manager

Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced Program Manager to join our high tech Silicon Valley company. As a Project Manager at a medical device manufacturing organization, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the successful execution of various programs within our organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the desired objectives. Responsibilities: As a program manager, you'll be responsible to deliver successful projects with exceptional customer experience. Maintain overall control of the schedule, budget, and scope, and ensure project plans and work products are based on approved, agreed-upon requirements. Ensure resources and funding are available for executing all project activities. Manage project plans, project change requests, and project lists, and use these deliverables to conduct the project. Monitors and appropriately communicates risk on projects. Work with internal and external teams to develop strategies to mitigate risks. Develop and maintain a project plan and represent the company as needed for customer communications and meetings. Maintain regular contact with our clients' project managers as well, providing updates on project progress and answering any related questions. Must be comfortable engaging in collaborative (and sometimes difficult) discussions. Notifying the client program manager of non-resolvable issues and submitting recommendations to resolve them. Applying project methodologies, standards management skills across multiple projects. Track all milestones, including: order entry; engineer approval drawings; customer approval; order entry; bill of materials and drawings creation; buy-out or material availability; schedule; pre-erect or site-erect schedule; acceptance tests; shipping; Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent qualifications based on demonstrated experience. Minimum 5 years of experience directly dealing with a customer from a program/project, liaison, engineering, and/or sales perspective. Minimum 5 years of experience with the Bill of Material (BOM) understanding principles and practices. Project management background, including knowledge of manufacturing industries. Responds promptly to customer needs, solicits customer feedback to improve service, and maintains confidentiality. Demonstrated the ability to analyze and resolve problems with a calm sense of urgency. Demonstrated excellent judgment, the ability to make decisions, and follow up on tasks effectively. Analytical skills and the ability to skillfully plan, and organize multiple dimensions of projects. Proficient in project management tools and methodologies. Demonstrated ability to document, plan and lead programs and projects. Strong background in data collection, analysis, and reporting Customer service orientation with strong customer-facing communication, and negotiating skills. Experience in requirements management and vendor management Excellent reputation with customers with strong ethics and integrity. Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to $90,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Work Location: In person