Program Manager

Working Location: MASSACHUSETTS, SOUTHBOROUGH

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. ​​

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Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

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Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Job Description

The Program Manager will be responsible for managing mid-to-large-scale, internal and external complex new product development programs with multi-functional & global core teams; responsibilities include the planning of all project activities, synchronization of all Core Team actions and deliverables and complete ownership of the overall project schedule, resource requirements, risk assessment and project investment analysis/budget.

The Program Manager is responsible for both directly and indirectly driving program execution and all development efforts. They are accountable for product quality, program investment, delivery to schedule, product cost, and resource allocation.

The candidate will have under their scope of responsibility aiding the team in the business case development and ensuring that the program activities meet internal and external customer requirements and follow OSTA’s (Olympus Surgical Technologies of America) Product Development Process (PDP), including communicating various progress reports and reviews with senior leadership.

Job Duties

• Plan and execute complex, mid-to-large scale internal and external new product development programs (made up of multiple cross-functional projects with distinct goals).
• Lead the Core Team in the development of a project charter, objectives, project plan and schedule for assigned program.
• Develop and manage budgets for the program including resource loading, external expenses, and capital requirements.
• Proactively identify and assess areas of risk, escalate issues in a timely manner and collaboratively develop solutions.
• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve timely project outputs.
• Proactively manage project-related actions and deliverables, holding team members accountable for completion.
• Create, align, and provide regular project updates (written and verbal) to appropriate stakeholders and relevant management board; create presentations, dashboards, and executive summaries – both scheduled and ad hoc.
• Conduct effective cross-functional team meetings to ensure accountability and milestone achievements; create agendas and publish minutes/actions.
• Build team ownership and commitment to project and business plans and define project milestones, deliverables, and associated resource requirements.
• Actively manage cross-functional project teams (and external partners) through planning and execution, providing direction and guidance as well as collaborating with functional managers to coach Core Team members when needed.
• Identify performance issues and conflicts within project team; collaborate with functional management to resolve these issues · Provide input to functional managers on team member performance.
• Facilitate a team culture of continuous improvement and teamwork that strives to improve in quality, safety, delivery, and cost.
• Actively seek collaboration and build relationships with internal customers and external partners to improve overall outcomes and timely project completion.
• Participate in early-stage business case development and planning efforts of a program.
• Collaborate with functional leaders to define early-stage estimates of schedule, budget, and resources.
• May act as a program portfolio manager for a low-complexity business unit, partnering with leadership to define priority and manage program conflict.
• Other essential duties as directed.

Job Qualifications

Required:

• BS degree in engineering or technical field required; MS or MBA preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a regulated industry such as aerospace, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals – Class 2 medical device industry experience highly preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience preferably in a R&D, engineering, or project management role, interfacing with new product development.
• Minimum 3 years of successful demonstrated experience in managing large technical complex new product development programs.
• Experience with applicable FDA guidance, ISO 13485 regulations, and applicable industry standards.
• Position requires up to 20% domestic travel.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills with background and experience in project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools.
• Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and drive for results.
• Ability to work in an environment with competing priorities; effective at dealing with change and ambiguity as business needs shift, demonstrating flexibility while ensuring compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and comfortable and adaptable presenting to different audiences and levels of the organization.
• Expert-level user of Microsoft Project; highly proficient in Excel, Power Point, Visio, and Word.
• Significant history of project management training; PMP certification preferred.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to operate effectively in a team environment.
• Group facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions.
• Experience with and/or training in change management.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

• Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

• Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs

• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*

• 12 Paid Holidays

• On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

• Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset

• Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments

• Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs

• Employee Resource Groups

• Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs

• Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $119,670.00 - $167,538.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position including: level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit .

You Belong at Olympus

We value a workforce that reflects a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. And we provide employees with equal access to opportunities for growth and development.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [email protected]. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Massachusetts (US-MA) || Westborough || Research and Development