[Remote] Director, Program Management

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Olympus Corporation is a global medical technology company focused on advancing medical technologies and improving patient care. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Program Management to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects and ensure the successful delivery of product initiatives while fostering collaboration and excellence in program management practices.ResponsibilitiesProgram Leadership: Lead and manage large-scale, cross-functional programs from concept through delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and business goalsStrategic Planning: Collaborate with product management, engineering, and other stakeholders to define program scope, objectives, and success criteria. Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans, including schedules, resource allocation, and risk management strategiesStakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for program-related communications, ensuring transparency and alignment among all stakeholders, including senior leadership, product teams, and external partnersExecution Excellence: Drive program execution with a focus on delivering high-quality products on time and within budget. Implement best practices in program management, including Agile methodologies, to optimize efficiency and effectivenessQMS Compliance: Ensure all program deliverables adhere to the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) requirements. Oversee documentation, validation, and verification processes to maintain compliance with regulatory standardsQuality Assurance: Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to integrate quality checks and balances throughout the product development lifecycle. Facilitate audits and inspections to ensure ongoing compliance with industry standards and regulationsTeam Empowerment: Foster an environment where teams are empowered to make decisions and take ownership of their work. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovationRisk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks that could impact program success. Develop contingency plans and communicate effectively to ensure risks are managed appropriatelyPerformance Metrics: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program success and drive data-informed decision-making. Provide regular status updates and performance reports to leadershipCoach and Development: Coach and develop program managers, project managers and other team members, building a high-performing team capable of executing complex programs effectivelySkillsBachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, organizational leadership, or a related fieldMinimum of 20 years of experience in program management, project management, product development, or similar rolesMinimum of 10 years' experience as a Director of Program Management, Operations, Product Development, or similar rolesTravel required (US and International)Availability to attend meeting with team members spread out around the globeYou are an expert of program management methodologies, including Agile and Lean principles with a proven track record of successfully managing large, complex programs from inception to completionYou are experienced and comfortable building products within Quality Management Systems (QMS) and experience ensuring program deliverables comply with regulatory standardsYou are a leader with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams with demonstrated experience in fostering a culture of empowerment and collaborationYou are a problem solver with strong analytical abilities, with a focus on delivering practical and innovative solutionsYou have superb written, verbal and visual communication skills and are at ease understanding and explaining technical topics to technical and non-technical audiencesYou have strong relationship building skills and the ability to relate constructively to and influence stakeholders at all levels of an organizationYou thrive in fast-paced, complex and fluid environments where you have a high degree of autonomy to achieve the objectives you are givenYou have a can-do attitude and ability to juggle regularly changing prioritiesCSM and/or CSPO certification(s) is a plusLean Six Sigma Green Belt or aboveGlobal experience - ability to empathize with different cultures and organizational set-upsFluency in Japanese, Spanish, or GermanExperience in a high growth technology companyWillingness to learn new technology, tools, etcComputer Science background or affinitiesBenefitsCompetitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k) with company matchComprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date24/7 Employee Assistance ProgramFree live and on-demand Wellbeing ProgramsGenerous Paid Vacation and Sick TimePaid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance12 Paid HolidaysOn-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness CenterWork-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindsetOffers onsite, hybrid and field work environmentsPaid volunteering and charitable donation/match programsEmployee Resource GroupsDedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development ProgramsPaid Educational AssistanceUS OnlyCenter Valley, PA and Westborough, MACompany OverviewOlympus is passionate about creating customer-driven solutions for the medical industry. It was founded in 1919, and is headquartered in Shinjuku, Yamanashi, JPN, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://heylink.me/yokubet.id/.