Director, Program Management – Operations

Role Overview

• Lead and manage a portfolio of strategic regulatory and quality programs, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and compliance requirements
• Partner with all functional area VPs and Management staff and other enterprise functions, in establishing overall program goals, scope, resources, and the plans for seamless execution of initiatives
• Help define clear strategic priorities, and project milestones across a matrixed, cross-functional team of key stakeholders
• Act as a trusted liaison between executive leadership and program teams, translating strategic goals into actionable plans
• Establish and maintain operating rhythms for leadership meetings as well as strategic priorities
• Drive adoption of standardized tools and frameworks for program tracking and reporting
• Champion a culture of quality and continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans, timelines, and deliverables across functions
• Identify and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency, compliance, and quality outcomes
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to drive enterprise-wide process improvements
• Support development and accountability to budget and other financial planning deliverables across the function
• Optimize resource utilization and monitor KPIs to assess program health and impact
• Prepare executive-level dashboards and reports to communicate progress and escalate risks
• Serve as primary communications conduit to external partners and internal cross-functional project teams executing project tasks and details

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in program/project management within regulated industries (medical devices, pharma, biotech)
• Deep understanding of quality systems and industry standards (ISO 13485, FDA QSR, EU MDR, etc.)
• Six Sigma certification and experience desired
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional programs and driving enterprise-wide process improvements
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• PMP or similar certification preferred.

Tech Stack

• PMP

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• And additional employee wellness programs