Program Manager

Location: Danbury
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Join a fast-paced, collaborative team where you'll lead high-impact manufacturing projects from concept through launch, driving cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions on time and within budget. This is a high-visibility role ideal for a hands-on project leader who thrives in dynamic environments, loves solving complex problems, and is excited to make a real impact across global operations. Client Details A nationally recognized contract medical device manufacturer, this company has acquired six organizations in the past year and continues to expand. They are stable, rapidly growing, and partner with some of the top healthcare organizations across the country. If you're passionate about the medical device industry and looking for a company where you can build a long-term career, apply today! Description The Program Manager will be responsible for: Drive internal teams through dotted-line leadership, ensuring the right resources are assigned to meet program goals, budgets, and timelines while acting as the key liaison across departments and with senior leadership. Develop detailed project scopes, budgets, risk mitigation plans, and schedules by collaborating with global engineering teams and external partners; proactively manage risks, resolve issues, and ensure on-time, on-budget project completion. Regularly publish progress reports, escalate challenges early, track risks and action items, and keep all stakeholders informed to maintain project momentum and customer satisfaction. Oversee procurement of materials, supplies, and services necessary to keep projects on track; delegate and manage tasks effectively to drive execution, control costs, and minimize risks. Lead validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ/MVP/TMV), drive process improvements, ensure accurate documentation, and coordinate training and manufacturing readiness to support successful project launches. Profile The successful Program Manager will have a background or experience as follows: 5 years of experience in a technical field with a Bachelor's degree (or 3 years with a Master's degree), leading manufacturing launches and transfer projects in an operations environment. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive project management activities, and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, both written and verbally. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, using data-driven approaches to identify solutions, resolve conflicts, and facilitate collaboration among diverse teams. Proficient in project management tools such as MS Project and PowerPoint, with a track record of delivering clear, compelling project presentations to leadership and stakeholders. Willingness to travel up to 10%, including international trips, to support project launches, team alignment, and customer engagement. Job Offer The successful Program Manager will be offered: Base salary between 120-140k (depending on years of experience) Full Benefits including a 401k with 6% match Fast growing team across the nation (seeking to make 18 more hires in 2025) Incredible work environment with 500 people on-site MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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