Program Manager, Digital & Enabling Technologies

Description

At MicroPort Orthopedics, we are never standing still. We know that knee and hip implants are constantly being improved just as medical procedures themselves evolve with each passing day. We not only embrace this constant advance in medicine. We celebrate it in our work. We operate with the heart of a start-up but the soul of an industry powerhouse. This is critical to achieving our goal of being the fastest growing, innovation driven company in orthopedics. Our top priority isnt just to help surgeons get patients back on their feet. We want to help patients get back to Full Function, Faster. Come be a part of the journey!

Hybrid schedule available

Overall Summary

As the Program Manager, Digital and Enabling Technologies, you will lead the execution of cutting-edge digital technologies for MPO. This position will be in the program management discipline focused on and responsible for leading the R&D software development teams and influence the cross functional teams to flawlessly execute digital projects on time and on scope. You will oversee the software development, release process, and integration oversite by collaborating with project stakeholders to orchestrate the success of the digital portfolio.

Job Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

• Oversee new development and sustainment projects for digital products - Manages the software development and development process, release process, and integration oversite to support MPO

• Provide leadership and guidance to team members on best practices in software project management, including clearly communicating roles, expectations, and accountabilities to the project team on a regular basis.

• Influence project teams to ensure project execution is on time and of high quality.

• Develop and own the project scope and timeline with IT, Software R&D, Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, and external partners to develop fully integrated timelines for software development and release process, including: Requirements Development, Coding, Verification, Validation, Quality

• Responsible for effective meeting management and group facilitation activities for programs/projects in scope.

• Identify assumptions, risks, critical paths and roadblocks within the project. Offer solutions to roadblocks.

• Develop and implement stakeholder strategies for the effective management across broad range of expectations and requirements.

• Implement effective communications management strategies to senior management with specific emphasis on business objectives delivery, efficient resource deployment, effective risk and issue management.

• Communicate project status to all project stakeholders. Communication includes project meeting minutes, weekly or monthly dashboards and portfolio reviews, post-market introduction reports, status reports and project deep dives as required.

Knowledge and Capabilities:

• Consistently drives results despite demanding deadlines, and proactively seeks to go above and beyond, taking on additional responsibility and leadership roles where appropriate

• Can gain end-user/stakeholder feedback across all levels to make the project better, efficiently using stakeholders time and incorporates feedback throughout the project/program life cycle

• Works well with a wide variety of people, adapt to change and encourage cooperative learning through performance feedback

• Demonstrates tact and diplomacy when confronted with politically contentious situations, stays calm under pressure and has great conflict resolution skills

• Deals well with ambiguity and can make decisions with relevant but not necessarily complete information

• Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one for project or program, applying a structured approach to problem solving without deferring to others

• Leadership - Knows how to play to peoples strengths; creates an environment of high morale with strong recognition and barrier removal team members

• Communication Both formally and informally; can speak confidently and with a sense of authority

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: What you will need (must have):

• Proficiency utilizing the MS Office Suite (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, SharePoint)

• Problem-solving ability with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills

• Demonstrated success in working independently, providing multiple solutions to problems and effectively integrating systems

• Well organized, self-motivated, upbeat, creative, and resourceful

• Demonstrate strong leadership, management, and collaboration qualities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: What you will need (strongly desired):

• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) or equivalent (Agile Development process)

• Demonstrated success in leading a project from concept through market introduction

• Experience with 510K and/or CE marking standards for SaMD: ISO 62304, 14971, 60601, 13485

• Experience working with C++ and/or GUI development teams

• Experience working with vendors preferred

• Experience managing projects with ability to showcase understanding of technical requirements/scope with APIs, and Machine Learning

• Possesses excellent leadership and influencing skills

• Demonstrates excellent communication and leadership skills

• Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Accountability

In this position, you will be accountable for current and existing software development, the release process and integration of software to support the global business goals. Limited supervision is required.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Required: BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Preferred: MBA and/or MS

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

8+ years of related work experience / minimum 4 years in software project management

For internal reference, this position is a job level 7.

All candidates: Please completely fill out the online application and attach a resume that includes your current role, experience, education and contact information.

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