Program Manager IV

Program Manager IV

We are seeking a highly experienced Program Manager to lead Quality Assurance (QA) activities for a strategic M&A initiative in the medical device industry. This role will also direct a Project Manager overseeing Regulatory Affairs (RA) and Clinical Affairs (CA), and work independently but in coordination with the R&D Program Manager. The position is 100% onsite in Irvine, CA and requires a strong leader with deep industry expertise and exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and lead project teams, assign responsibilities, and identify resources to ensure timely project completion.
• Capture detailed customer requirements, constraints, and assumptions to define project deliverables.
• Develop strategy and planning documentation.
• Estimate, monitor, and manage project budgets throughout the lifecycle.
• Align stakeholders and team members by setting clear expectations and maintaining a shared understanding of project goals.
• Identify, assess, monitor, and close project risks proactively.
• Manage scope, schedule, and cost changes using verification techniques to maintain an accurate and approved project plan.
• Improve team performance through leadership, mentoring, and motivation to foster cooperation.
• Measure and report project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Ensure stakeholder alignment and manage resource prioritization.
• Escalate employee performance and workflow issues as needed.
• Review and spot-check deliverables to ensure quality and compliance.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

This position is based onsite in Irvine, CA. The work environment is dynamic and requires the use of various project management tools and Microsoft Project. The company offers 2 weeks of paid time off and client-paid holidays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Irvine, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $80.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Irvine, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2025.