Program Management Director - Maple Grove Operations

Work Mode: 4 days onsite per week minimum Shapes and drives site-level business strategy, including new business and business exits, pipeline projects, and regional/global initiatives, in partnership with senior site leadership team and cross-functional collaboration. Provides strategic oversight of the Maple Grove new product & site project portfolio, that is in sync with global, regional and site priorities. Ensure prioritization, resource alignment, collaboration, and visibility for enterprise stakeholders. Owns the Delivering Excellence strategic framework and process for the site, embedding continuous improvement and operational excellence into short and long-term plans. Leads the project management organization, fostering an inclusive and high performing culture. Actively engages and develops employees, drives continuous improvement for scalability, utilizing best practices, and deliver exceptional results to advance the business. Critical partner to the North America regional PMO. Leads the site Steering Committee, setting direction and ensuring governance for key initiatives and organizational priorities. Cultivates high-impact partnerships to advance organizational objectives; serves as a trusted advisor and communicates with clarity and influence to senior leadership across manufacturing, GSC functions, and divisional teams. Serves as the lead for executive site visits, ensuring a seamless experience that reinforces strategic objectives, reflects organizational excellence, and strengthens stakeholder confidence. Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field 12+ years of progressive experience in Manufacturing and/or Project Management, with demonstrated ability to be a program leader for large-scale business critical initiatives 10+ years of experience in a people leadership position Significant experience leading people and organizations, with a proven ability in building and sustaining high-performing inclusive teams to drive organizational success. Proven record of accomplishment in planning and executing complex medical device projects, ensuring compliance, quality, and timely execution Comprehensive experience with all phases of product development inclusive of TDP, PDP, and product launch support Expertise in managing global networks and multi-divisional initiatives, driving alignment and collaboration across multiple teams and stakeholders at all levels Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans Strong strategic thought leadership, influencing decisions and shaping organization direction at senior levels Master of Science Degree or MBA PMP or PgMP Certification Experience leading project managers Experience with product costing Proven ability to influence without authority Experience in PLCP and Process Excellence milestones Familiarity with Global Supply Chain strategic planning processes (e.g., Delivering Excellence) Familiarity with Supply Chain End to End Design (SEED) process