Program ManagerMerrimack Manufacturing is a medical device manufacturer located in the Manchester Millyard. We are a growing manufacturing company that will play a crucial part in bringing innovative and life changing products to life.Merrimack Manufacturing LLC is recruiting for a Program Manager to be responsible for managing tasks across cross-functional teams, maintaining and improving the product realization process, and ensure products comply with Merrimack quality standards while maintaining project timing.Responsibilities:Projects follow the product realization process and meet all manufacturing performance metrics – on-time, yield, throughput, product costs, etc.Lessons learned through each project are identified and read across to future projectsLead cross-functional technical teams through the product realization process to bring projects from design authority to release to manufacturingTranslate high-level project goals into individual tasks; working with both internal and external project stakeholdersDrive delivery of aggressive goals while managing project schedule, cost, and project objectivesInterface with design authority and manage relationships to ensure crisp communication and alignment of objectivesDrive day-to-day project activities including removing roadblocks, managing resource conflicts, upholding high-performance standards, and meeting commitmentsWork to standardize and continuously improve the product realization processWork closely with management team to provide project schedules, resolve roadblocks, and effectively escalate problems when they ariseQualifications and Skills:Prioritizes the success of the team above individual goalsAcknowledges personal weaknesses and willing to improveTakes on personal responsibility for the overall project in a challenging, learning environmentPossess emotional intelligence and critical thinking ability to listen and effectively interact with othersCan show empathy to teammates and works to build teamsDirect experience leading projects from initial concept through design and release while working to standardize launch processesAbility to manage effectively across functional teams without direct authorityHigh proficiency utilizing project management software (i.e. MS Project) and continually refining systems to help identify best practicesExperience in the development and validation of complex electromechanical devicesProven successes managing multiple schedules, budgets, and project resourcesPreferred experience with structured problem solving tools, such as:5-WhyA3Six SigmaExperience working directly with suppliers and/or customersHigh proficiency in MS Office applicationsEducation: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or suitable combination of education and experience.