Senior Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives including New Product Introduction (NPI), product transfers, cost-saving measures, integrations, insourcing, and corporate strategic programs.

• Act as the main contact and communication channel between Viant and the customer.

• Outline project scope, budget, requirements, and expected deliverables.

• Organize, coordinate, implement, monitor, report on, and conclude assigned programs.

• Create and manage Integrated Master Schedules using Microsoft Project.

• Secure functional department commitment to project timelines and budgets.

• Direct issue and risk management efforts along with mitigation strategies.

• Oversee program budgets, conduct financial analysis, and generate reports.

• Ensure activities comply with Viant SOPs and relevant FDA and ISO regulations.

• Set program objectives and ensure timely achievement of milestones.

• Deliver weekly status updates and monthly project review reports.

• Initiate corrective action reviews when timelines or deliverables are in jeopardy.

• Formulate recovery strategies and corrective measures in collaboration with project teams and plant management.

• Communicate updated plans, timelines, risks, and schedules to clients.

• Utilize and manage Viant’s ViaLaunch program management framework.

• Execute other assigned projects and tasks as needed.

• Travel 1 to 2 weeks each month.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Plastics Engineering, Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification from PMI is mandatory.

• At least 7 years of professional experience post-degree.

• A minimum of 5 years in Program Management, Engineering Program Management, or Engineering Management within a manufacturing context.

• Proven experience in medical device manufacturing is essential.

• Experience in contract medical device manufacturing/CDMO settings is highly preferred.

• Direct knowledge of plastic injection molding processes, including mold design/qualification, tooling, materials, process validation, and related quality standards.

• Experience managing programs related to tooling, molds, manufacturing equipment, and production launches or transfers.

• Familiarity with metals manufacturing processes and/or program management involving metal components or assemblies.

• Background in automated manufacturing processes or automation technologies.

• Demonstrated leadership in complex NPI, manufacturing transfer, insourcing, or integration programs within regulated environments.

• Experience in FDA-regulated and ISO quality systems.

• Strong project and program management skills with proven application of PMI methodologies.

• Capability to handle multiple complex programs across manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, operations, and client interfaces.

• Excellent analytical, planning, organizational, and time-management abilities.

• Proven track record of leadership in complex organizations requiring robust influencing skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a matrix organization and foster effective cross-functional relationships.

• Experience leading projects with diverse cross-functional teams and department leaders.

• Skill in communicating intricate technical and program details to various management levels, staff, and clients.

• Ability to grasp customer needs and integrate them into business and program decisions.

• Strong problem-solving, mentoring, training, and coaching skills.

• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective from the date of hire.

• Company-sponsored life insurance and disability coverage.

• Generous Paid Time Off and 10 paid holidays per year.

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match.

• Tuition Reimbursement program.

• Optional Universal Life and Long-Term Care insurance.