Associate Program Director

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned Strategic portfolio management role with accountability for multiyear year roadmap, stakeholder engagement, financial accountability & delivering value by working with global team.

Program Leadership

Manages one or more small-scale, developed or mature programs with well-defined program plans and delivery methodologies.

Drive large-scale, cross-functional programs strategic in nature - new product introduction (NPI), technology deployment, or connected care solution —ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to scope

Oversee end to end lifecycle : planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, risk / issue tracking, and stakeholder communication .

Lead cross functional teams including Design teams and Quality through the product development process to ensure successful completion of projects and business goals.

Plan and Manage portfolio level AOP / Budget. Budget accountability at portfolio level. Lead financial planning : forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis

Act as the key liaison between Operating Units and global teams

Present analysis and updates to senior leadership

Drive process standardization, continuous improvement, and deployment & lead simplification initiatives

Communicates with stakeholders, obtains stakeholder engagement to ensure the end products or processes will solve the business problems.

Recommends new policies and procedures that affect program management.

Modifies programs management processes to improve program.

Exceptional influencing and interpersonal skills, negotiating; managing change; goal setting; planning and organizing teamwork; ability to address difficult situations; conflict resolution; resource constraint and problem solving.

Apply structured methods DRM

Digital Automated Dashboard :

Lead the design and development of interactive dashboards using Power BI for tracking program performance, milestones, and KPIs.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, visualize data insights, and drive data-informed decisions.

Ensure dashboards align with executive reporting needs, enabling real-time visibility into program health and resource allocation.

Required Knowledge and Experience :

Master’s / Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline with Software Experience

18+ years of overall IT experience with 10+ years of project management relevant experience in Medical Device

Must have hands on experience in architecting complex dashboard using Power BI / Other tools.

Certifications : PMP / equivalent, CSM, SAFe / RTE or handling ART Experience

Good to have Lean / Six Sigma certification

Good to have Experience with Microsoft Project and ProChain scheduling methodologies

Well-versed in Med tech product / Software / R&D, product development, and clinical / regulatory process (e.g., IEC 60601, IEC 62304, ISO 14971, ISO 13485)

Strong written and oral communication skills and able to influence all customers

Independent thinker with the ability to take both a commercial and operational view of complex situations.