Senior Program Manager

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Joining us is a chance for you to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, more than 4,000 of us are challenging what's possible and making headway to help improve outcomes.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Sr Program Manager is responsible for providing superior program management and leadership across the global operations program/project portfolio. Programs could include but not limited to mergers and acquisitions diligence, integrations, and divestitures, footprint optimizations, manufacturing transfers/capacity expansions, life-cycle management, product specific strategy programs, operations resilience, business continuity planning, capex management, site process/yield improvement and long-range capacity planning. This role will ensure the deliverables of the program are achieved on or ahead of schedule and within cost standards such that they meet the desired strategic objective (i.e. quality standard, value), business deliverable and/or key decision required. Employees in this role are experts within program management and have a broad knowledge of theories and concepts in other disciplines, including within the functions that they support. They lead significant improvements to existing processes, often impacting cross-functional business processes and outcomes. They typically lead teams or programs with broad visibility. They apply conceptual thinking to understand complex issues and their implications. Progression to this level is restricted based on business need.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

This position is under the direct supervision of the Sr. Director, Operations Strategy.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but will be program dependent. Will be responsible for building integrated program/project plans with all functions/workstreams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Design, plan and execute large, high profile, Global Operations strategic initiatives/programs by developing plans including, but not limited to, new products, revenue growth, geographic expansion, and improving current products and processes.

• Develop an integrated program plan and budget ensuring alignment with the overall Integra LifeSciences strategy.

• Lead the process for evaluation, optimization and planning of alternative operational options.

• Clearly define the critical path and decision criteria.

• Lead and manage the program to achieve results according to the endorsed plan and time, cost and quality parameters.

• Negotiate the allocation of resources to support the endorsed program plan.

• Monitor and manage progress against the approved schedule and budget.

• Facilitate the identification of program issues for discussion with executive leadership and bring forward options for resolution.

• Lead the team in the preparation, implementation, and maintenance of integrated risk management plan.

• Partner with team and executive leadership to identify de-risking options and negotiate the preferred team option to achieve the deliverables most rapidly for the lowest cost while maintaining acceptable quality.

• Ensure effective, accurate and timely communication of program information.

• Identify team performance issues and partner with leadership to recommend and develop appropriate action.

• Ensure that cross-functional process efficiencies are identified and maximized in accordance with the team's program goals.

• Effectively communicate issues in order to facilitate development of action options and team recommendations to governance.

• Influential leadership, training and skills development for key colleagues within Integra LifeSciences to ensure they have the appropriate program management skills and competencies to successfully drive an industry-leading medical device company.

• Interpret, translate, align and motivate staff to the overall Integra LifeSciences strategy.

• Be flexible to work across different time zones as the program requires, which includes an international element.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences and/or business or financial management, advanced degree preferred; PMP certification a plus.

• At least 10+ years' experience with demonstrated success in leading large-scale projects with

• proven results and effective leadership and management skills

• Demonstrated program management expertise and experience; project management certification preferred.

• Demonstrated success in leading through influence.

• Demonstrated ability to integrate information to build and implement solutions to organizational problems.

• Results-driven leadership and management skills

• Excellent negotiating skills

• Excellent communication and influencing skills up, down and across the organization.

• Strong business, analytical and planning skills

• Creative thinking and proactive problem-solving skills.

• Lean Six Sigma training/knowledge a plus.

TRAVEL:

Ability to travel 20% of the time, Periodic International travel required as well as travel to and attendance at Medical Device Industry related events throughout the U.S. Europe and Asia.

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