Program Manager

Program Manager Charlotte, NC | On-site | Full-time | $90,000–$125,000

A medical device manufacturer specializing in injection molded components needs a Program Manager to lead customer programs from concept through commercialization in a regulated life sciences / interventional device environment. You'll be the primary customer liaison and drive cross-functional execution across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, and Tooling.

CLASS II/III INTERVENTIONAL MEDICAL DEVICE OR CATHETER MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Relocation assistance available. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What you'll do:

• Lead customer programs through concept, development, validation, launch, and transfer into production
• Build and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies
• Serve as primary customer contact for status, technical discussions, escalations, and business reviews
• Coordinate extrusion, injection molding, assembly, automation, tooling, and related manufacturing technologies
• Drive cross-functional accountability in a matrixed organization without direct authority over all teams
• Manage program financials, change control, and KPIs (schedule, launch readiness, customer satisfaction)
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and quality system requirements
• Support multi-site transfers, supplier coordination, and continuous improvement of program processes

What you bring:

• Class II/III interventional medical device or catheter manufacturing experience (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
• Experience with product launch, validation, commercialization, and production transfer
• Strong customer-facing communication, organization, and multi-priority execution skills
• Proficiency with project tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent); ERP experience a plus; PMP/Lean/Six Sigma a plus

Pay: $90,000–$125,000. Full-time, on-site in Charlotte, NC. Relocation assistance available. Visa sponsorship is not available. Travel may be required for customers, suppliers, and site collaboration.