Program Manager Job - Full-time / Part-time

Program Manager needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh's client located in Warsaw, IN.

The Big Picture - Top Skills Should You Possess:

- Product development
- Brand management
- Medical device environment

What You'll Be Doing:

- Provide new product management expertise that will enable the business to identify, develop and commercialize quality products.
- Optimizing the project and portfolio management methodologies via training and coaching, the development of and maintenance of new tools and processes and sharing best practices across functions and divisions.
- Be the process expert by being responsible for incorporating, supporting, training and improving FOCUS methodologies.
- Be the process expert for portfolio management by incorporating and supporting processes and tools that are used to identify, prioritize and select opportunities / projects for optimal portfolio value and strategic alignment.
- Monitor NPD activity and provides management monthly updates on the status of projects via a report or online dashboard.
- Assist core team leaders in the optimal management of their core teams by providing the necessary FOCUS training and facilitating team activities for team-building, planning, decision-making and problem-solving.
- Lead the development of core team members and core team leaders by sponsoring or providing necessary training for the further development of their project management and leadership skills.
- Collect and analyze the performance of the new product development effort by collecting data for key metrics and reporting out the performance.
- Schedule, manage, document, and be an active participant in the phase reviews for Recon to ensure the appropriate use of the FOCUS process and the timely development and commercialization of new products.
- Lead selected core teams as directed by the business GM.

What You Need to Bring to the Table:

- Bachelor's degree in an analytical field or related science required
- Minimum five (5) years experience in new product development required
- Experience working in a medical device regulated environment
- Experience working in a matrix organization
- Experience managing a functional area within brand management, product development, finance or operations is preferred, with demonstrated results-oriented performance
- Certified Project Manager Professional (PMP) is preferred
- Broad knowledge of new product development methodologies and tools
- Demonstrated ability to lead and coach the implementation of NPD process improvements through cross-functional teams by listening and utilizing influence skills
- Able to take action in solving problems and making decisions while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues, able to use reason, even when dealing with emotional topics
- Must possess an established track record of sound cross-functional actions and decisions impacting the business process and company results
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both oral and written) in a clear and concise manner
- Able to clearly present information, influence or persuade others through oral presentations in positive and negative circumstances, listens well
- Must be able emit a level of confidence and expertise to effectively train other employees at multiple sites in a broad range of NPD topics

What's In It For You?

This is your opportunity to lead a team in the roll-out of a new product within a well established medical device company!

Opportunity is Calling, Apply Now!

Recruiter: Jerome Adams

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