The Program Manager (SPOC) will be responsible for leading and managing strategic initiatives aimed at driving organizational goals (BOM productivity savings, Margin Improvements, etc.) and achieving business objectives.

This role requires strong leadership, project management, and communication skills, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively across various departments like ISC Engineering, Commodities, and stakeholders. The Program Manager, SPOC will oversee the funnel building, planning, execution, and monitoring of cross functional R&D BU projects to ensure successful implementation and alignment with business goals.

The SPOC role in internal business development (Class III medical device) is essential for promoting collaboration, alignment, and efficiency across the organization's various functions and departments. By serving as an independent S ingle P oint O f C ontact, the SPOC helps streamline processes, optimize resources, and drive successful outcomes of BoM productivity savings in achieving business goals and objectives.

In this role, you are responsible for:

Leading global cross functional teams for assigned BoM Productivity Savings funnel building projects:

Strategy Development: Collaborating with senior leadership to define strategic objectives for SPOC. Developing plans and roadmaps for productivity savings, supply assurance, supplier transfers, and margin improvement.

Project Planning and Execution: Leading planning, execution, and monitoring of transformational projects. Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements to ensure efficiency and budget adherence.

Stakeholder Engagement: Liaison with key stakeholders to gain buy-in & align, support for transformational initiatives and manage escalations.

Centralized Communication: Acting as the Single Point Of Contact for all internal stakeholders involved in business initiatives. Like, ISC Engg Team, Procurement, Commodities, IGTD BU R&D, SQE etc.

Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies.

Continuous Improvement: Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and optimize resources.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Establish KPIs and metrics to measure project progress.

You will be a part of a high-impact, global organization within Philips that works across all modalities – The Sustaining Engineering Team (STET).

STET has been established as an entrepreneurial organization that focuses on fast-paced, high-quality portfolio transfers within the Philips global supply base to mitigate risk & maximize profitability.

You're the right fit if you have a customer-first attitude and the following:

• Experience: 15+ years of extensive program management experience, ideally within the medical device or healthcare sector. Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards for medical devices, encompassing FDA regulations, ISO standards, and other pertinent guidelines.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, biomedical engineering, healthcare management, business administration, or a related field. Master's Degree, MBA, or advanced certification in project/program management is often preferred.

• Project and Program Management Skills: Proficiency in project and program management methodologies, such as PMI (Project Management Institute) standards, Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.

• Technical Knowledge:

• In-depth understanding of medical device technologies, including design, development, manufacturing processes, and regulatory pathways for market approval.

• Familiarity with healthcare standards and regulations, including HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).

• Knowledge of healthcare IT systems, electronic medical records (EMR), and interoperability standards.

• Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance: Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards applicable to medical devices, including FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Experience in developing and implementing quality management systems (QMS)

• Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and people skills to engage with diverse stakeholders, including executives, project teams, vendors, regulatory agencies, and end-users

• Leadership and Team Management: Proven leadership abilities to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams, foster collaboration, and drive accountability for program deliverables.

You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

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If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Plymouth, MN .

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