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Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients- that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.
We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don't settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients' lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.
Your Role:
The Program Manager leads cross-functional teams to design, optimize, and implement business, commercial, medical, and supply chain processes supporting new product commercialization. This role drives process analysis and requirements definition, including the development of "as-is" and "to-be" workflows, process documentation, stakeholder engagement, training, change management, and KPI deployment. The Program Manager is accountable for establishing and executing project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, and risk management strategies, while ensuring clear and effective communication across within the team and across all levels of management.
What you'll be doing:

• Process Analysis & Design: Ability to effectively lead the team in mapping, analyzing, and defining complex business processes.
• Strategic Implementation: Leads cross-functional teams through the creation and implementation of new processes, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Documentation: Leads the team in developing detailed SOPs, RACI charts across all functions, workflow diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Technology Integration: Collaborates with IT to configure business systems that support new and improved business workflows.
• Performance Metrics: Defines KPIs to measure process effectiveness and works with the business team to define return on investment.
• Interacts through program updates and reviews with all functions and levels of management ensuring effective ongoing communications across teams and stakeholders.
• Ensures identification and communication of project risks, development of risk plan and proactive management of risk response strategies.
• Anticipates potential conflict situations for proactive solutions and manages conflict situations to result in win-win outcomes.
• Maximizes business results through continuous improvement in organization's ability to execute programs from identification through implementation.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree required (in a technical field preferred). MS/MBA degree preferred.
• PMI / PMP Certification (or equivalent) desired.
• 10+ years of product life cycle experience
• 5+ years project management experience with demonstrated success leading multi-site projects. Process development project experience highly desired.
• Experience with Medical Device Product Lifecycle (ISO 13485 and FDA QS Regulation 21 CFR Part 820) highly desired.
• Must have strong business acumen especially in business processes, supply chain, and commercial launch.
• Role model of Vantive's Vital Behaviors
• Must have demonstrated expertise in all aspects of program/project management.
• Ability to communicate effectively using a wide variety of skills and vehicles, across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment including external partners.
• Must be self-motivated, have good interpersonal skills, and be capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thought, experience, and collaboration.
• Experience with process mapping tools (e.g., Visio, StormBoard, Mindmap) and SharePoint
• Ability to travel up to 25% of time.

Vantive is committed to supporting the need for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $128,000 to $160,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.
• Process Analysis & Design: Ability to effectively lead the team in mapping, analyzing, and defining complex business processes.
• Strategic Implementation: Leads cross-functional teams through the creation and implementation of new processes, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Documentation: Leads the team in developing detailed SOPs, RACI charts across all functions, workflow diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Technology Integration: Collaborates with IT to configure business systems that support new and improved business workflows.
• Performance Metrics: Defines KPIs to measure process effectiveness and works with the business team to define return on investment.
• Interacts through program updates and reviews with all functions and levels of management ensuring effective ongoing communications across teams and stakeholders.
• Ensures identification and communication of project risks, development of risk plan and proactive management of risk response strategies.
• Anticipates potential conflict situations for proactive solutions and manages conflict situations to result in win-win outcomes.
• Maximizes business results through continuous improvement in organization's ability to execute programs from identification through implementation.
US Benefits at Vantive
This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan ("Aon PEP"), Vantive's 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future. The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently. The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.
We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Vantive's US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive
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