Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Manufacturing Program Manager
Job Description
The Manufacturing Program Manager will support a rapidly expanding portfolio of global medical device and combination product initiatives. This role provides critical program leadership for new device design changes, packaging strategy updates, and large-scale global supply chain execution. It is a highly administrative, program-driven role focused on timelines, governance, leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination rather than hands-on technical engineering. You will lead complex, multi-site programs across manufacturing, packaging, testing, labeling, storage, and distribution for medical devices and combination products.
Responsibilities
- Define and document program scope, execution strategy, resource plans, deliverables, and milestone schedules using program management tools.
- Maintain and manage program financials, ensuring accuracy of charges and resolution of variances.
- Communicate program strategy, milestones, and deliverables to stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
- Establish and maintain effective governance structures, work breakdown structures, program charters, dashboards, and communication plans.
- Develop and implement risk mitigation and contingency strategies to ensure program continuity.
- Identify opportunities for acceleration, efficiency, and cost avoidance; integrate evolving regulatory and industrialization requirements into program execution.
- Drive alignment across global cross-functional teams; resolve issues, manage competing priorities, and ensure on-time delivery of milestones.
- Lead global meetings, track actions, facilitate problem-solving, and hold teams accountable for deliverables.
- Ensure full program closure—technical, financial, and process handoffs—once milestones are achieved.
Essential Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science10+ years of combined experience in manufacturing, engineering, science & technology, or technical operations in pharma / biotech / device5+ years of global program / project management experience5+ years of experience in device manufacturing, drug product fill / finish, or combination product packagingExperience with design transfer from development to operationsStrong understanding of industrialization and qualification processesAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePointAdditional Skills & Qualifications
Master’s degree or PMP certification preferredExperience in quality systems, design controls, labeling, regulatory submissions, and product launchProficiency in Power BI, Smartsheet, or AI tools (OpenAI)Strong financial acumenMultilingual capabilitiesExperience with project tracking through Jira / Confluence, Smartsheet, Trello, WorkfrontExperience in pharmaceuticals or another highly regulated industry preferredExperience with Veeva and Workfront is a plusSelf-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skillsExcellent organizational / time management skills and troubleshooting skillsEffective negotiation and conflict management skillsExtreme attention to detail and follow-through on executionComfortable juggling multiple concurrent projects with tight deadlinesProven ability to build relationships and work independentlyWork Environment
This position offers a hybrid work schedule, requiring onsite presence on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, while allowing remote work on Monday and Friday. The role involves up to 25% travel, both domestically and internationally, and requires a valid U.S. Passport.
If interested, please reach out directly to Lindsee Allienello at lallienello @ actalentservices.com.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Worcester, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $90.00 / hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :
Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Worcester,MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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