Senior Program Manager

This position will be responsible for coordinating new product development according to internal and customer specifications, developing hands-on product solutions, and supporting the business development cycle for Nextern. It requires utilizing a collaborative approach to support new product development with new and existing client partners. It will also require working with a team approach by helping to improve development methods, systems, and processes to develop high-quality products. The Sr Program Manager manages a complete device project from the early concept, through Nextern’s detailed phase gate development process, and into product manufacturing/commercialization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates new product development with customers and internal project teams
• Works with engineering team and management to create and tracks schedules, budgets, performance targets, resource plans, prioritization and delegation of tasks, and general planning activities for engineering deliverables
• Provides visibility to project schedule and budget issues and manages escalation and coordinates critical issue resolution with project engineering Team Lead, Business Development Manager and Engineering Management
• Provides the project management interface internal and external (client) stakeholders for efficient coordination, execution of critical activities and project management functions
• Ensures good cross-functional communication (through effective meetings, email, and other means) to ensure coordination between Engineering functional areas and other departments
• Review design and determine required bill of materials
• Work with supply chain to obtain bill of materials pricing (from internal and external vendors)
• Draft quotations and project scopes for review by management and delivery to customer
• Help to conduct component and device testing protocols
• Help to develop plans to evaluate process repeatability and stability through equipment qualification and process validation
• Works with various departments and manufacturing sites to facilitate pilot production of new products
• Ensures successful completion of project stages gates and related activities required for the projects to comply with the company ISO 13485 / cGMP compliant design and development process
• Ensures proper documentation is completed for each development activity, and that adequate documentation
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and seven to ten years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Commitment to excellence and high standards

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

• Ability to manage priorities and workflow

• Ability to coordinate and flexibility to attend meetings across multiple time zones (Asia/Americas)

• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

• Acute attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects

• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines

• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions

• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player

• Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific method.

• Working knowledge and understanding of the basic principles, theories, concepts, and

practices in the applicable area of engineering/technical specialization.

Benefits

Nextern offers excellent benefits to fuel you in building a fulfilling life & career:

• Employer subsidized health insurance for employees
• Employer paid dental insurance
• Employer HSA contribution
• 401k plan with a company match
• 9 paid holidays (including your birthday!) + PTO and Personal days
• Gym membership subsidy
• Employee Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and AD&D Life Insurance