Sr Program Manager, New Product Development (Andover, MA)

Smith & Nephew - Andover, MA

Full-time - Senior

Andover, MA

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Sr Program Manager for Product Development at Smith & Nephew will lead key innovation programs within the Sports Medicine franchise. This role focuses on advancing planning, visualization, and instrumentation technologies to assist surgeons in pre-operative and intraoperative settings. The successful candidate will collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of complex product development programs, while also fostering a culture of inclusiveness and engagement within the team.

Responsibilities

• Build a global program team and lead execution excellence from program inception through product delivery.
• Collaborate with R&D Leadership to overcome technical challenges and operational hurdles.
• Work with Product and Portfolio Management on stage-gating and strategic program aspects.
• Establish and maintain effective communication to global stakeholders with maximum transparency.
• Mobilize people and resources to deliver on business targets and strategic goals.
• Develop program budget and monitor spend cross-functionally.
• Evaluate and develop team members for successful program execution.
• Embrace and lead a culture of inclusiveness and multi-cultural engagement through coaching and feedback.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Engineering or equivalent in a related discipline, preferably Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Systems Engineering.
• Leadership experience with the demonstrated ability to successfully execute complex Product Development Programs.
• Full life cycle Product Development experience.
• 10+ years of experience in a technology environment, with a background in medical technologies.
• Proven organizational change management skills to catalyze global teams and spearhead transformation to a fail-fast-learn-fast culture.
• Ability to develop high performing teams and lead in a matrixed environment.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching program
• 401(k) Plus Program
• Discounted stock options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible personal/vacation time off
• Paid holidays
• Flex holidays
• Paid community service day
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Health savings account with employer contribution
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Fertility and adoption assistance program
• Hybrid work model
• Discounts on fitness clubs and travel