Sr Program Manager, New Product Development (Andover, MA)

Smith & Nephew

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Sr Program Manager, New Product Development (Andover, MA)

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. 

We are looking for a Sr Program Leader for the Sports Medicine franchise.

This leader will be operating Key Innovation Programs and help shape the future of Sports Medicine. The goal of the role is to advance planning, visualization and instrumentation technologies in Sports Medicine to assist surgeons pre-operatively and intraoperatively.

You will partner closely with both internal peers (R&D, PMO, Marketing, Quality and Regulatory Affairs) as well as external partners as required by the programs.

The successful candidate will have predominant execution skills demonstrated by a track record of delivering innovative new technologies to the global marketplaces. 

You will direct, create, and maintain the overall master plan across the program, own the program governance, provide tracking and reporting of development initiatives.

The role reports to the Sr. Dir. PMO. This position is based in the Andover, MA office and will require program-related travel to other Smith+Nephew locations.

What will you be doing?

  • Build a global program team, and lead execution excellence from program inception through product delivery
  • Collaborate with R&D Leadership to overcome technical challenges and operational hurdles
  • Work with Product and Portfolio Management on stage-gating and strategic program aspects
  • Establish and maintain effective communication to global stakeholders with a maximum of transparency
  • Mobilize people and resources, to deliver on business targets and strategic goals
  • Develop program budget and monitor spend cross-functionally
  • Embrace and lead a culture of inclusiveness and multi-cultural engagement through coaching and feedback to peers and the broader community in the Global PMO, in alignment with the Smith + Nephew Leadership Imperatives

What will you need to be successful?

  • B.S. degree in Engineering ,Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering preferred
  • Leadership experience with the proven ability to successfully implement complex New Product Development Programs
  • Full life cycle Product Development experience
  • 10+ years proven experience in a technology environment, with working knowledge of Agile Methodologies.
  • Proven organizational change management skills, to be the catalyst for global teams and spearhead the transformation to a fail-fast-learn-fast culture

You Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

  • Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/) 
  • Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
  • Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
  • Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
  • Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
  • Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Smith+Nephew is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Smith+Nephew will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please alert the recruiter if you are selected to move forward. 

Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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