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As a Program Manager you will help bring innovation to the market and get complete program ownership of multiple innovation projects, sometimes including technology development, while guiding your core team of Senior Project Managers to success. You will be managing programs of 2-6 innovation projects at a time and lead highly skilled cross functional program/project core teams consisting of Senior Project Managers. Typically, programs can have anything from 10 to 40+ participants.
Job Responsibility
Engage with governance bodies and Portfolio Managers to ensure alignment with BA strategy
Set clear tactical direction for the programs optimizing value creation and program execution
Manage interdependencies across projects within the programs
Ensure synergies in resource usage are optimized across the projects
Secure that the agreed KPIs are met, and you will apply best program/project management practices to lead and steer the team members safely through all stages of the program/project
Assure the deliveries follow the Coloplast Development stage gate model
Carry out stakeholder management and ensure effective communication with all the cross-functional business partners to ensure clarity and satisfaction
Ensure program/project budgets are diligently maintained and the product manufacturing cost meets business objectives
Contribute to the Innovation Portfolio Management Department's continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
BSc. or MSc.in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Technology or equivalent
Min. 5 years of proven experience working in complex technical projects
At least 5 years of proven experience working with project and/or program management in R&D organizations
Have min. 5 years experience working with medical devices or in a similar regulated industry
Possess excellent networking skills and a proactive approach to collecting knowledge and ensuring personal development
Can communicate effortlessly in written and spoken English