Program Manager

DescriptionAs a Program Manager at Viant you will have the opportunity to tackle a variety of challenges to ensure the projects you manage are well planned and efficiently executed. You will be able to work with internal and external customers and resources while overseeing all aspects of projects. This is a great role to expand your existing project management and business knowledge as you will be involved from the initial quote process including customer proposals to the final production stabilization while launching medical devices which positively impact patients lives. Were looking for someone with a positive attitude and attention to detail who wants to grow professionally with high internal over projects to transfer and launch medical implants and instrumentsGive critical input in all aspects of projects including: Design for Manufacturability developing timelines identifying critical paths meeting customer expectations resource planning budget development capital acquisition requests and quotingEnsure the establishment of lean processes in a cellular environment while launching products utilizing appropriate methods such as CNC turning and milling Wire EDM Laser Etch Laser and TIG welding Polishing Mass Finishing Cleaning Assembly and InspectionEffectively serve as the main project contact between the customer and company to ensure clear communication is maintainedCoach and mentor working team membersEnsure project milestones are met to support customer deliverables and internal business commitmentsThe successful candidate will:Manage assigned projects to meet goals aligned with internal and external effectively in a dynamic environment and generate a positive team appropriate project level direction to resources such as Manufacturing Engineers Quality Engineers CNC Programmers Planning Supervisors Group Leaders and skilled labor on the shop Bachelors degree in a technical field. MBA or Program Management certification is a bonus but not required. Associates degree with 10 plus years of experience will be considered. ExperienceMinimum of seven (7) years experience in business or technical role with a minimum of two (2) years of project management or new project introduction in medical device industry or a highly regulated environment is communication skills (both written and oral) ability to build and leverage relationships and must be approachableWorking knowledge of ISO and FDA regulations GD&T machining and productFamiliarization with metal machining preferably pertaining to medical instrumentation or implants is strongly preferredExperience with quoting cost analysis and capital expenditure rational is strongly preferredTravelLimited travel may be RequirementsLight work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or lift carry push pull or move AcuityClose vision distance vision color vision etc. to inspect parts blue printsWork ConditionsWorker is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.