Senior Product Manager, Robotics

Role Overview

• Support the Value Stream Leader in crafting the Product Strategy Roadmap and identifying E2E supply chain projects to meet VS goals.
• Support strategy and architectural definition of products during life cycle, including the strategic deployment and maintenance of appropriate technology roadmaps, technology transfer for LCM, BCP/Capacity, and Network Optimization.
• Develop robust project business cases including strategic recommendations, financial analysis, and commercial value proposition while gaining alignment across key partners on project prioritization.
• Partner with supply chain functions, commercial groups and R&D to provide strategic data and insights for LCM activities and deployment of the post launch product improvement roadmap.
• Ensure the newest technology is evaluated and implemented in alignment with new product launches, business continuity and capacity planning.
• Guide project teams through the development of strategies, options, and business cases as applicable to NPI and LCM.
• Lead and assist in the development of GP improvement multi-year roadmap and continuous cost improvement in GP and COGS aligned to the Product Strategy Roadmap.
• Identify interdependencies and risks within the NPI and LCM project portfolios and implement mitigations for flawless project execution.
• Collaborate with Source and R&D to develop and deploy critical supplier engagement and drive improvement plans in-line with VS goals.
• As required, partner with launch leads or self-develop project plans, and then drive delivery of the NPI or LCM project plan to achieve business results.
• Ensure seamless integration of newly stabilized products into the LCM process.
• Collaborate with the Business Engagement team and partners on change management plans and deployment.
• Align metrics and KPI’s, with focus on Reliability, Innovation, Profitability and Cashflow metrics.
• Set Performance Targets for both Internal and (aligned with) External Manufacturing Ops to meet Platform, Franchise, & Enterprise goals.
• Lead supply continuity improvement and disruption recovery actions as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred
• 10 years of related experience is required
• Experience in Manufacturing, Distribution, Planning, Project Management, Procurement, Engineering, Sales, or R&D in a Healthcare Industry.
• Understanding of the linkages in Supply Chain from demand planning through delivery to customer (E2E).
• Experience working in a complex matrix organization and achieving results through leveraging internal and external partners
• Demonstrated ability in applying project management methodologies and resource management practices.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and organizing skills.
• Experience in data analytics
• CSCP or CPIM Certification preferred
• English proficiency required
• 20% international and domestic travel (primarily domestic travel)

Benefits

• Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
• Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time
• 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time
• up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
• 10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year