Program Manager

About the position

Carestream is a worldwide provider of medical imaging systems and solutions, including x-ray imaging systems for non-destructive testing and manufacturing of film and precision contract coating services for various applications. The Program Manager will collaborate with global manufacturing and research sites to lead and coordinate development activities, technical programs, and budgets for new products/processes. This role requires a good understanding of business processes and the ability to strategize and implement high-level program initiatives. The Program Manager will oversee complex projects, coordinate with team members across functions, and ensure accountability to achieve program milestones.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical resource teams throughout specific aspects of the product life cycle: ideation, development, commercialization, continuous improvement.
• Facilitate appropriate phase/gate or change management process to enable new products/processes or change existing product/processes.
• Focus on timelines, budgets, or milestones for each project, identify risks and mitigations, and communicate to a range of audiences from shop floor to executive suite.
• Produce program reports for managers and stakeholders.
• Coordinate resources in support of experiments, root cause analysis, and other development activities.
• Act as change agent for products and programs and ensure all quality management system requirements are met.
• Develop and implement improvement programs related to experimental, operational, and commercialization excellence.

Requirements

• BA or BS in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• 2+ years in project management or similar role.
• Experience in estimating budgets and resource allocation in projects.
• Experience in communicating with stakeholders.
• Product and/or process development preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Technical writing competency.

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred advanced degree in one of the above disciplines.
• Medical device knowledge including manufacturing and product development stages of FDA-regulated products.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification.
• Project management certification (PMP or similar).

Benefits

• Compensation range: $115,000 - $150,000 per year.