Sr. Program Manager

We’re hiring! If you want your contributions to make a real difference, check out this new career opportunity with us at Draeger where we are led by the guiding principle “Technology for Life”.

This role is based out of our beautiful Andover, MA facility which offers many benefits including an onsite fitness center with yoga and fitness training classes, onsite game rooms, full-service café, free parking and more.  Andover supports the design and assembly of our patient monitoring products.

This position is responsible for managing programs consisting of product development and/or sustaining projects within the Program Management Office of Draeger Medical.

• “Project Owner”; Responsible for overall project planning, execution, and closure to achieve the program/project objectives (scope, schedule, cost, quality) with adherence to Draeger SOPs.  Accountable to self, team, and organization to deliver results.
• “Project Advocate”; Leads the cross functional team (CFT) throughout the product development lifecycle, from conceptualization, through definition, design, realization, validation, to production release of new or existing devices, systems, IT, and/or related accessory products.
• “Face of the Project”; Responsible for communication of key project/program performance metrics, status, key decisions, risks, issues and mitigation strategies to CFT and management at all levels.
• Responsible for the project DHF and other required documentation.
• Proactively manages program and project risk (risk identification and mitigation).
• Collaborates with department managers regarding resource planning, schedules, budgets, and quality of deliverables. Leads and coordinates activities with suppliers, contractors, and other Draeger entities to ensure that work is delivered as needed for assigned projects.
• Contributes to program planning, strategic planning, budgeting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Applies project management best practices while ensuring compliance to internal SOPs, QMS and FDA and other industry regulations.
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned.

Education:

• BS in technical discipline (ME/EE/SW/Biomedical/Systems); MS preferred.
• Medical devices background / education preferred.

Related Experience:

• 10+ years in the development of complex embedded systems, PC-based products, electro-mechanical systems, or medical devices.
• 5+ years project management in a cross-functional environment including multi-locational or global teams.
• Medical device experience is preferred.
• Contractor and Supplier management.

Special Competencies or Certifications:

• PMP Certification.
• Thorough understanding of developing products using a structured new product development process.
• Ability to work successfully across functional lines.
• Knowledge of GMPs as defined by the FDA; familiarity with UL, CSA, IEC and other various regulatory standards. Experience with regulators and regulatory audits preferred.
• Proficiency with project management tools, including MS Project, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint.
• Skilled in leading multi-disciplinary teams including Engineering, Regulatory, Quality, Purchasing, Service, Production, in an FDA regulated environment.

Draeger has several sites located across North America as well as field-based sales and service positions. Our North America headquarters is located in Telford, PA just north of Philadelphia. We also have US sites in Andover, MA, and Houston, TX. Our Canada site is located in Mississauga, Ontario.

The design, development and manufacturing of Draeger’s Patient Monitoring product line takes place in our Andover, Massachusetts location.

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Draeger is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov)

From hospitals to fire departments to industrial customers, people around the world rely on our products: cutting-edge technology that combines real engineering with the digital future. With over 130 years of experience, passion and the bold ideas of more than 16,000 employees, we are committed to turning technology into ›technology for life‹.

Benefits
Dräger is responsible for life. The lives of our employees are especially important to us, therefore, Dräger believes in fostering a culture that places the focus on employee health & wellbeing, both in the office and at home. We offer a generous benefits package that includes, comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage, paid time off starting at 4+ weeks per year, tuition reimbursement, 401k match, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance and more. Dräger also offers localized perks such as free parking and onsite gym with fitness instructors and classes, full-service cafeteria, and game room at select locations.