Siemens Healthineers is seeking a Field NPI Program Manager to drive product and process quality on a remote basis. This role bridges the gap between product development, operations, and customer-facing teams to ensure successful new product introductions and support our mission of advancing healthcare.
What You'll Do
- Ensure product and process quality by adhering to Varian’s Quality initiatives, PLM process, and regulatory standards to drive clinical adoption and revenue generation.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to secure resources and ensure alignment for project deliverables and timeline commitments.
- Develop and present a comprehensive program plan that outlines activities, deliverables, and timelines.
- Lead and coordinate teams from different functions, ensuring all aspects of the NPI process are aligned and working toward a common goal.
- Serve as the key point of contact between different departments and organizations.
- Align activities across various teams to ensure that NPI launches meet customer and business requirements.
- Establish and maintain regular communication to achieve seamless collaboration across different teams and organizations.
- Continuously monitor and track performance metrics to ensure the project is on target and deliver regular updates to leadership and stakeholders.
- Identify potential operational challenges and risks early and mitigate them to prevent delays or disruptions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams globally to assess the readiness of the organization to support full product launch.
- Conduct lessons learned sessions for every project and lead process improvement initiatives.
- Maintain flexibility in scheduling to accommodate global teams including ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships with professionals of all organizational levels.
- Demonstrate patience, tact, and courtesy with a variety of customers and personalities.
- Project management expertise includes a deep understanding of project management principles, especially in the context of new product introductions, with a focus on scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.
- Strong ability to prioritize tasks and coordinate multiple workstreams in a dynamic environment.
- Knowledge of global operations processes and the ability to prepare operations teams for successful product launches.
- Expertise in tracking performance and ensuring key performance indicators (KPIs) are met throughout the NPI process.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, OneNote, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ADLM, Visio, Teams, and Yammer.
- Exercise sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Take responsibility and work independently, as well as coordinate team effort.
Nice to Have
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification.
- Knowledge and experience with Varian products.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, OneNote, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- ADLM, Visio
- Teams, Yammer
Team & Environment
You will lead and coordinate cross-functional teams globally, serving as the key point of contact between different departments.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $91,000 - $136,500
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Paid parking/public transportation
- Paid time off
- Paid sick and safe time
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position.
Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by law.
