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Olympus is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Program Management to join our Product organization. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects that drive our mission forward while continually improving our processes.

As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for orchestrating the seamless execution of product initiatives, fostering a culture of collaboration, and driving excellence in program management practices. This includes operating within and managing deliverables according to our Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure the highest quality products for our customers. This role is a highly cross-functional player/coach which will shape the future Program Management department for the Digital Health organization.

• Program Leadership: Lead and manage large-scale, cross-functional programs from concept through delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and business goals.
• Strategic 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 strategies.
• Stakeholder 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 partners.
• Execution 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 effectiveness.
• QMS 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 standards.
• Quality 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 regulations.
• Team 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 innovation.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks that could impact program success. Develop contingency plans and communicate effectively to ensure risks are managed appropriately.
• Performance 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 leadership.
• Coach and Development: Coach and develop program managers, project managers and other team members, building a high-performing team capable of executing complex programs effectively.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, organizational leadership, or a related field. 
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in program management, project management, product development, or similar roles.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience as a Director of Program Management, Operations, Product Development, or similar roles.
• Travel required (US and International)
• Availability to attend meeting with team members spread out around the globe.
• You 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 completion.
• You are experienced and comfortable building products within Quality Management Systems (QMS) and experience ensuring program deliverables comply with regulatory standards.
• You are a leader with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams with demonstrated experience in fostering a culture of empowerment and collaboration.
• You are a problem solver with strong analytical abilities, with a focus on delivering practical and innovative solutions.
• You have superb written, verbal and visual communication skills and are at ease understanding and explaining technical topics to technical and non-technical audiences.
• You have strong relationship building skills and the ability to relate constructively to and influence stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• You thrive in fast-paced, complex and fluid environments where you have a high degree of autonomy to achieve the objectives you are given.
• You have a can-do attitude and ability to juggle regularly changing priorities.

Preferred:

• CSM and/or CSPO certification(s) is a plus.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or above.
• Global experience - ability to empathize with different cultures and organizational set-ups.
• Fluency in Japanese, Spanish, or German.
• Experience in a high growth technology company.
• Willingness to learn new technology, tools, etc. 
• Computer Science background or affinities.