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Viant is a global medical device partner providing design, development, manufacturing, and assembly services through capabilities in materials, plastics, metals, extrusion, and automation. With nearly 6,000 employees across 24 locations worldwide, it delivers high-quality, life-enhancing products with the scale and expertise to bring devices to market efficiently. Learn more at Viant Medical’s website or on LinkedIn.

The Senior Director of NPI and Operations for the Plastics Business Unit focuses on successfully ramping new products into the plastics business unit and transferring D&D projects into operations. The Senior Director will focus on strategies, operating mechanisms, and standardization to accelerate the transfer of products from Viant D&D and external customers to the plastics business unit. The Senior Director will have P&L responsibility for the commercial products in the Fremont location and future D&D transfer products into the plastics business unit. The Senior Director will also have responsibility for driving vital few tactics and business unit initiatives in collaboration with the plastic business unit leadership team.

• Lead the Fremont D&D operations team to achieve and exceed key process indicators, including but not limited to service, quality, margin and operational efficiency.
• Own P&L responsibility for the Fremont D&D operations team, ensuring financial targets are met and revenue is achieved.
• Develop, improve and execute a robust new production introduction strategy in collaboration with the Viant D&D organization.

• Working directly with the Vice President of Operations to support the plastics business unit vital few tactics and business unit initiatives.
• Provide customer support, clear communication and be a point of escalation.
• Develop financial and costing knowledge to review customer quotes and proposals.

• Oversee and manage the portfolio of new product introductions for the plastics business unit. Remediate project issues and prioritization at manufacturing locations.
• Drive project timelines to achieve financial success for projects/ transfers.
• Partner with commercial, operations, and supply chain leaders to optimize launch execution, resource allocation, and operational performance for products/projects.

• Oversee specialized, complex technical and strategic projects to operations.
• Communicate complex ideas succinctly, anticipating objections and persuading internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead solution development and risk mitigation efforts, ensuring effective execution and stakeholder communication.

• 10–15+ years of program management experience, including at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in strategic program management, standardization, and oversight of multiple projects.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Demonstrated experience with complex technical and strategic projects.
• Ability to work autonomously, with goals communicated in solution or result terms.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to persuade and coach others.
• Strong problem-solving and risk mitigation skills.
• Strong internal and external customer relations.
• Validations knowledge preferred.
• Experience managing P&L for a business unit or product line, preferably in a launch or commercialization context.
• Experience with organizational change management and campus consolidation is a plus.

• BS in Business or a technical discipline (Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Biomedical Science) required.
• MBA or Master’s in Program Management preferred.
• PMP certification through PMI or completion of a Master’s in Program Management through an accredited university preferred.

• Purchasing authority up to approved program financials.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 2 weeks per month.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits-effective date of hire.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
• Generous Paid time off and 10 paid Holidays.
• 401k Plan with Company Match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Voluntary Universal Life and Long-Term Care.
• Voluntary Legal Plan.
• Pet Insurance.
• Home Ownership Program.

Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.