Requisition ID: 7079

Job Title: Senior Program Manager- Medical Device

Job Country: United States (US)

Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things:

• Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;
• Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation;
• Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.

At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future. 

Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. For more information, visit www.avanos.com.

The role

You will be a member of the Project Management Office team that supports the planning and execution of transformation programs at Avanos. The role will serve as the program leader for high-profile, business-critical projects/programs including, but not limited to, business integrations, divestitures, and complex, enterprise-wide operational initiatives. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Own and drive the portfolio management process and strategy execution
• Drive and execute complex projects/programs with excellence through all project stages (Initiation, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing).
• Manage stakeholder and project communication (includes updates to leadership, stakeholder alignment on project scope and milestones, and escalation of issues and risks).
• Delivers updates on project status at senior-level reviews.
• Communicates decisions, direction, and issues from governance meetings.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively at the C-Suite Level.
• Coordinate internal and external resources, ensuring projects remain within scope, schedule, and defined budgets, in collaboration with project staff from various functional departments including marketing, quality, clinical, regulatory, design, human factors, packaging, process development, procurement, etc.

Your qualifications

Required:

• Education: BS or advanced degree in engineering, or other related technical discipline
• Experience: 8+ years of industry experience in project management; regulated medical device experience highly preferred.
• Certification(s) / License(s): Project Management Certification or equivalent required
• Experience with new product requirements through Voice of Customer, assessing value of new product opportunities and communicating to leadership.
• Strong and broad skills using the tools and technique of project management (WBS, risk register, issues log, budget forecasting, etc.).
• Ability to lead in the face of ambiguity
• Ability to lead large cross-functional teams and drive execution and accountability to ensure on time delivery of key project milestones.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills (written and verbal) to all levels of an organization.
• Must be adept at planning, interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, and organizing teamwork.
• Ability to travel up to 25% at times, potentially some international

Preferred:

• Experience working with or within a commercial function (sales, marketing, or corporate development).

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

IMPORTANT: If you are a current employee of Avanos or a current Avanos Contractor, please apply here.

Join us at Avanos
Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world.

Make your career count
Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees – through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary – our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits.

Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting.

Avanos also offers the following:

benefits on day 1

free onsite gym

onsite cafeteria

HQ region voted 'best place to live' by USA Today

uncapped sales commissions