The Program Manager will oversee program documentation, budget monitoring, and risk assessments while coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver business value. They are responsible for leading resource planning, mentoring team members, and driving collaboration to resolve project conflicts and scope changes.
What You’ll Do:
- Create and maintain program documentation (charters, roadmaps, benefits maps, etc.) to support business goals and program objectives
- Coordinate with partners and end users to deliver value through opportunity identification, solution delivery, and ongoing support
- Own program budget estimation, monitoring, and attainment
- Communicate and set expectations across divisions, functions, third-party vendors, consulting partners, project teams, and stakeholders
- Create and maintain program risk assessments to identify, track, and close risks
- Lead portfolio resource planning, including workload allocation and capacity planning to sequence projects effectively
- Work with project managers and associates to monitor cost, schedule, and technical performance of component projects while ensuring overall program success
- Assess trade-offs for changes in project scope, schedule, and costs that impact the broader program
- Improve team performance by building cohesiveness, leading, influencing, training, mentoring, and motivating team members
- Serve as an escalation point and drive collaboration to resolve conflicts, issues, and deviations
- May manage project managers and project personnel, as well as lead indirect resources
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent (emphasis in management, engineering, sciences, quality, regulatory, or related discipline preferred)
- PMP certification or equivalent desired
- Minimum of 8 years of demonstrated project/program management experience
- Experience in the medical device industry or an equivalent regulated environment preferred
- General knowledge and understanding of global medical device regulations
- Excellent interpersonal communication, collaborative teamwork, conflict management, and negotiation skills
- Ability to build trusting relationships with mid-level management and present proposals to executives
- Demonstrated ability to mentor, train, and develop team members
- Strong proficiency with project management tools (PPM systems, MS Office, SharePoint, Visio, etc.)
- Versatility and willingness to lead teams through change and ambiguity
Why VB Spine?
We believe in growing talent from within. At VB Spine, join a high-performing team where you’ll lead impactful CQR programs that strengthen quality, regulatory, and clinical excellence — supporting the delivery of innovative spinal solutions that improve patient lives.
Compensation:
Pay for this role is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and performance. The typical pay range for this position is $145,000.00 - $155,000.00 annually (or local market equivalent), with potential for bonuses and incentives plus benefits. Final compensation is determined on a case-by-case basis and considers a variety of factors including experience level, location, and market conditions.
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match (or local equivalent)
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic company