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This role is responsible for driving program execution from planning through implementation, partnering with operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure successful outcomes. The Program Manager manages scope, timelines, resources, risks, and stakeholder alignment to deliver programs that support strategic business objectives while meeting commitments for quality, cost, and schedule.\nResponsibilities\nEssential Job Functions\nEffectively oversee customer and manufacturing programs through our project management system; primarily focused on higher complexity, cross-company, and international transfer programs\nCultivate strong, collaborative partnerships with both internal teams and external customers to meet and exceed program objectives.\nOversee customer projects to ensure all requirements, scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations are met.\nResponsible for successful program transition to manufacturing and monitoring in production to assure sustainable manufacturing output with line of site to cost targets\nPromote teamwork across stakeholders to drive seamless project execution.\nChampion customer needs throughout the organization, ensuring timely progress on programs.\nMaintain a deep understanding of our manufacturing capabilities and processes relevant to the medical device industry.\nProvide strategic input to support functions (e.g., Engineering, Customer Service, Planning) on proposals, contract reviews, and system enhancements.\nCollaborate with stakeholder engineering, quality, and operations teams to uphold gross margin targets and deliver cost-effective solutions.\nOversee the successful transition of projects into production.\nAccurately assess customer needs and the core markets we serve.\nEnsure business systems are effectively implemented, maintained, and operational.\nDefine goals and performance expectations aligned with Cretex company objectives and manage personnel in accordance with corporate policies.\nMaintain professional, timely communication with all departments and customers.\nSupport adherence to the company’s Quality System, ISO standards, and medical device regulations.\nParticipate in our Operational Excellence Program and promote continuous improvement initiatives.\nComplete additional responsibilities as assigned.\nQualifications\nMinimum Requirements, Education & Experience (incl. KSA’s and certifications)\nBachelor’s degree or minimum of 8 years of program/project management experience in a related field.\n7 years of experience effectively leading complex cross functional/organizational projects in a Program Management function in a manufacturing, engineering, medical device or industrial environment.\n4 years of experience in a leadership role overseeing a function responsibility and outcome or leading a team of people to deliver necessary outcomes.\nExperience in manage projects and/or programs in medical product lifecycle management including planning, execution, risk management, stakeholder communication, and implementation.\nProficiency with project management software (e.g., Excel, Microsoft Project, Visio or equivalent) for managing multiple projects simultaneously and effectively communicating status.\nExperience coordinating efforts in a multi-functional environment.\nDemonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, influence stakeholders, and drive results without direct authority.\nStrong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills\nKnowledge of ISO 13485 \nExceptional verbal and written communication abilities.\nStrong attention to detail with excellent organizational capabilities.\nAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.\nDesirable Criteria & Qualifications\nMasters in a engineering, technical field or related field.\nExperience leading multi-site, cross-company, or international transfer programs.\n4 years of multi-functional leadership experience with P/L responsibility preferred\nEngagement in continuing education, including participation in industry associations and organizations\nPay Range\nUSD $103,900.00 - USD $155,900.00 /Yr.Pay Range Details\nPAY RANGE DETAILS:\nThis pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.\nCompany Benefits\nBENEFITS\nAll Employees:\nOur 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees.\n20+hours:\nCretex’s medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20+ hours/week.\n30+ hours:\nParental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30+ hours per week.\n(Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)\nApplicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law. \nOur company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. 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