Program Manager
Torrington, CT | On-site | Full-time | $85,000–$130,000
A plastics/medical device manufacturer is hiring a Program Manager to lead customer programs from concept through commercialization in a regulated life sciences and interventional medical device environment. You’ll be the primary customer liaison and drive cross-functional execution across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, Tooling, and Customer Service.
PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. Medical device manufacturing experience is a huge plus.
Relocation assistance available. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What you'll do:
- Lead customer programs through concept, planning, development, validation, launch, and transfer into production
- Build and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies
- Serve as primary customer contact for status, technical discussions, escalations, and business reviews (including RYG health reporting)
- Coordinate programs involving injection molding plus extrusion, assembly, automation, tooling, and secondary operations as needed
- Drive accountability in a matrixed organization; manage engineering changes, scope, and documentation through the lifecycle
- Manage program financials, KPIs (schedule, launch readiness, customer satisfaction), and multi-site or supplier transfer activities when required
- Partner with Quality and Regulatory on FDA, ISO 13485, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), change control, and audit readiness
What you bring:
- Plastic injection molding experience in a manufacturing or program @context (required)
- Bachelor’s preferred in Business, Project Management, Engineering, Life Sciences, Operations, or related field (equivalent experience considered)
- 3+ years program/project/customer program management in a regulated manufacturing environment
- Medical device, life sciences, interventional products, or CDMO experience (huge plus)
- Strong customer-facing communication, cross-functional leadership without direct authority, and multi-priority execution skills
- Proficiency with project tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent) preferred; PMP, Lean, or Six Sigma a plus
Pay: $85,000–$130,000. Full-time, on-site in Torrington, CT. Relocation assistance available. Visa sponsorship is not available. Travel may be required for customers, suppliers, and site collaboration.