Working Location: MASSACHUSETTS, WESTBOROUGH; MINNESOTA, BROOKLYN PARK 

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

 

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. ​​

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Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

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Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose: 

 

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy. 

 

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Job Description

The Program Director will be accountable for providing leadership for large-scale, highly complex, multi-faceted, new product development programs and/or high complexity company-wide integration programs, new site development, and large-scale transfers. This role is organized to lead a portion of the PEO (project execution office) as part of the PMO (program management office).

The Program Director will be accountable for directly and indirectly leading the development and execution of the end-to-end program and project plans. The scope of responsibilities will include business case evaluation, budget, resource requirements across the multiple divisions and/or sites involved, detailed timelines, comprehensive risk assessments of the individual projects as well as the interdependencies between them at the program level. Early-stage framework budgetary and timing estimates during project feasibility assessments will be a required part of the role.

Provide project execution leadership for assigned portfolio of initiatives by establishing and maintaining cross functional organizational alignment, informing the ExCom, PAB, BU Leaders, Sales Business Unit and Olympus Tokyo stakeholders on all relevant project matters when required. Responsible for the recruitment and continuous development of PMs, managing PM escalations, ensure appropriate project resourcing, represent PMO in associated Business Unit communication meetings for the areas of responsibility when required and align with / support GPDL for NPD on achieving business strategic goals

Job Duties Lead highly complex, large-scale internal and external new product development programs (made up of multiple cross-functional projects with distinct goals) – usually with support from other program managers. This may include leading integration programs (M&A) across OSTA within designated business areas. Define and direct budgets for multiple programs including resource loading, external expenses, and capital requirements. Proactively lead the team to identify and assess areas of risk, escalate issues in a timely manner, and collaboratively develop thorough contingency, mitigation, and other risk retirement plans. Proactively assess program health and identify opportunities for project change; implement changes and interventions via program teams to achieve timely project outputs. Manage project-related actions and deliverables through other program managers and functional managers; holding team members accountable for completion. Develop detailed schedules and detailed assignments setting objectives and goals for the different, sub-projects/workstreams, and individual team members. Balance, reprioritize and assign tasks and/or negotiate resources to optimize schedules and outcomes on multiple projects. Understand, communicate, and resolve interdependencies/conflicts between programs. Proactively provide “alternatives analysis” for acceleration opportunities, creative problem solving and/or opportunities to improve business outcomes. Provide timely, direct, complete, and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to team members directly and to their functional managers. Job Qualifications

Required:

BS degree in engineering or technical field require; MS or MBA preferred. Minimum 5 years of Class 2 medical device industry experience in the medical device field. Minimum 10 years of experience preferably in a R&D, engineering, or project management role, interfacing with new product development. Minimum 8 years of successful demonstrated experience in managing large technically complex new product development programs. Experience with applicable FDA guidance, ISO 13485 regulations, and applicable industry standards. Cross functional work experience in R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations is required. Formal training in project management completed; PMP certification required. Position requires up to 25% domestic & 10% international travel.

 

Preferred:

Effectively demonstrated planning and organizational skills with background and experience in project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools – with additional experience in continuous improvement. Ability to work in an environment with competing priorities; highly effective at dealing with change and ambiguity as business needs shift, responding well under pressure, and demonstrating consistent leadership while ensuring compliance and predictable execution. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence; comfortable and adaptable presenting to different audiences and levels of the organization – including executive management teams. Master-level user of Microsoft Project; expertly proficient in Excel, Power Point, Visio, and Word. The ability to lead and manage remote, matrixed teams in both global and regional environments is highly preferred. Strong leadership skills and the ability to operate with excellence in a team environment; avid problem solver with proven ability to make timely decisions and influence organizational change. Experience with and/or training in change management. Strong technical aptitude; comfortable in working with engineers.

Why join Olympus?

 

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

 

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

 

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs

Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*

12 Paid Holidays

On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

 

Connected Culture you can embrace:

 

Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset

Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments

Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs

Diversity Equity & Inclusion Initiatives including Employee Resource Groups

Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs

Paid Educational Assistance

 

*US Only

 

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

 

 

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

 

Learn more about our benefit and incentives.

 

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $151,704.00 - $227,556.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position including: level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications. 

 

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states. 

 

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

 

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America.  For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

 

Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace

 

We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect. We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.

 

Let’s realize your potential, together.

 

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

 

Applicants with Disabilities:

 

As a Federal Contractor, Olympus is committed to ensuring our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Olympus via email at OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

 

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Pennsylvania (US-PA) || Center Valley || Research and Development