Sr Manager, Program Management

The Senior Program Manager is a strategic leadership role within Corporate Operations, responsible for driving large-scale, complex, cross-functional global supply chain programs that support enterprise priorities across multiple business units.

This role will lead a portfolio of high-impact initiatives in a highly regulated medical device environment, partnering closely with senior leaders across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Distribution & Logistics, Quality, Regulatory, and R&D. The Senior Program Manager will translate business strategy into executable program roadmaps, establish strong governance, manage risks and interdependencies, and ensure programs deliver measurable operational and financial value.

The ideal candidate is an experienced program leader with deep global supply chain expertise, strong executive presence, and a proven ability to influence across functions, geographies, and levels of the organization.

The Senior Program Manager should bring strong knowledge of:

• Global supply chain processes, including planning, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and logistics
• Program and portfolio management principles, governance models, and best practices
• Enterprise transformation initiatives such as network optimization, cost transformation, supply continuity, and digital supply chain capabilities
• Medical device or highly regulated industry requirements, including FDA and ISO 13485 expectations
• Cross-functional operating models across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Distribution & Logistics, Quality, Regulatory, and R&D
• Program financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and KPI tracking
• Risk, issue, and dependency management across complex programs
• PMO tools and methodologies, such as Planview, MS Project, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office applications
• Change management principles and communication practices for complex global organizations

The Senior Program Manager should demonstrate the ability to:

• Lead end-to-end execution of large, complex, cross-functional global supply chain programs
• Manage a portfolio of strategic initiatives aligned to corporate objectives and business priorities
• Define program scope, objectives, success metrics, timelines, governance structures, and decision‑making forums
• Translate enterprise strategy into actionable program roadmaps and execution plans
• Oversee interdependencies across multiple projects, functions, regions, and business units
• Develop and manage program budgets, resource plans, and financial forecasts
• Track program performance against KPIs, including cost savings, efficiency gains, supply continuity, and operational improvements
• Identify risks, issues, and opportunities, and proactively recommend mitigation or optimization strategies
• Lead executive steering committee meetings and provide clear, concise updates on program status, risks, decisions, and outcomes
• Influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across diverse, geographically dispersed teams
• Establish and reinforce PMO standards, governance, tools, and best practices
• Mentor and guide project managers and contribute to a high‑performing PMO culture
• Drive continuous improvement in program and project management processes, tools, and methodologies
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization

The Senior Program Manager is expected to demonstrate the following behaviors:

• Operates with strategic thinking while maintaining strong execution discipline
• Builds trust and credibility with senior leaders, peers, and cross‑functional partners
• Influences without authority and creates alignment across competing priorities
• Communicates with clarity, transparency, and confidence, especially in executive forums
• Demonstrates accountability for program outcomes, business value, and stakeholder commitments
• Navigates ambiguity and complexity with sound judgment and a solutions‑oriented mindset
• Anticipates risks and acts proactively to keep programs on track Experiences

  The ideal candidate will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field required
  • MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • 15+ years…