Program Manager - Contractor
Vantage MedTech is seeking an independent contractor to provide program management consulting services for complex medical device development projects. The role involves facilitating cross-functional collaboration, managing project lifecycles, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and quality standards.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Olathe, KS
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
- 10+ years of providing program management, product development, engineering, or technical consulting services for complex projects
- Experience supporting programs within medical device, healthcare technology, life sciences, or other regulated industries
- Knowledge of applicable quality and regulatory requirements
- Proven ability to deliver complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and executive-level engagement
- Working knowledge of product development processes, design controls, quality systems, and commercialization activities
Full description
**Job Title: Program Manager (Independent Contractor)
Duration: 6-12-months (possibility of extension)
Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Department: Hardware, Technical Services
Point of Contact: Engineering Manager/Director
Location: Olathe, KS**
Vantage MedTech provides comprehensive design and manufacturing services, supporting the advancement of medical technologies from concept through to product realization. We develop and manufacture new products for the treatment of heart failure, cancer, stroke, Gene Therapy, COPD, TBI, Atrial Fibrillation, Blood Clots, Brain Surgery, and many more! We are searching for top-tier talent to apply their gifts to making life better for hundreds of thousands of patients worldwide. If this is something you aspire to, we would like to talk with you!
*This engagement is for an independent contractor (1099) providing services to Vantage MedTech for an anticipated period of 6-12 months, with potential for extension based on business needs. Contractors are not employees of Vantage MedTech and are not eligible for company-sponsored benefits.Services:Contractor shall provide Vantage with Program Management consulting services to support the successful planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects and programs.
Scope:
- Developing and facilitating the execution of program strategies, governance structures, and implementation plans to achieve defined project objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality requirements.
- Facilitating cross-functional collaboration and coordinating project activities through all phases of the program lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, verification, and design transfer, as applicable.
- Identifying and evaluating program risks, issues, dependencies, and potential impacts, and providing recommendations and mitigation strategies to support successful project outcomes.
- Serving as a strategic advisor to company stakeholders and customers by providing project status updates, insights, recommendations, and guidance throughout the engagement.
- Facilitating meetings, workshops, and decision-making processes to align stakeholders, address challenges, and support project execution.
- Providing data-driven analysis, reporting, and recommendations to support informed business decisions and achievement of program objectives.
- Recommending process improvements, best practices, and operational efficiencies to enhance project performance and execution effectiveness.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.