Manufacturing Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Responsible for deploying and executing standardized processes across strategic collaborations and external manufacturing sites to support service delivery and financial objectives.
• This role leads a small team of professionals serving as process owners across governance, financial processes, scorecard deployment, and operational reporting.
• Execute claims and reverse claims processes, ensuring accuracy, documentation, and timely closure.
• Coordinate payments, purchase orders, and vendor setup (JDE, Ariba) in compliance with financial policies.
• Track cost improvement program (CIP) commitments and support delivery monitoring.
• Support inventory (SLOB) adjustments and assist in capex and expense tracking.
• Support adoption of digital tools (e.g., Power BI, Control Tower) to enhance reporting and visibility.
• Maintain and execute key business processes (e.g., Appian workflows).
• Develop and maintain scorecards and standardized reports to increase transparency.
• Manage activities to shape EM strategy & governance.
• Coordinate governance forums and track follow-up actions.
• Maintain EM training curriculum and ensure ongoing compliance alignment.
• Oversight of Cilag-Global Entrepreneur Governance.
• Accountable for ensuring finished good product flow from External Manufacturing Sites through external sterilization into Distribution Center.
• Drive improved reporting visibility and reduction of manual effort.
• Enable effective coordination across internal and external stakeholders.

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (Business, Finance, Supply Chain or related field)
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• Demonstrated direct or indirect people management experience required.
• Experience working in matrixed environments required.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and coordination skills required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage across functional levels required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP) preferred.
• Six Sigma/ Lean certification with experience in process excellence tools/methodologies strongly preferred.