PMO Manager

Forj Medical•Saint Paul, MN

12h

About The Position

Exceptional People. Hard Problems. Meaningful Careers. Big Impact. Nowhere else can you touch as many life-changing medical technologies. At Forj Medical, we work side by side with more than 100 medical device companies from startups to global giants to bring life-enhancing technologies to market. Working with us means solving hard problems with extraordinary people in a collaborative work environment. Join us. Job Summary: The Program Management Office (PMO) Manager leads and enhances project execution within Forj Medical's business. This role will be responsible for developing and optimizing program management processes, driving cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring successful program delivery from initiation to commercialization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field (MBA or PMP certification preferred).
7+ years of experience in project management, program management, or PMO leadership within the medical device, healthcare, or contract manufacturing industry.
Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects in a regulated environment.
Strong understanding of medical device manufacturing processes, regulatory requirements, and supply chain dynamics.
Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to drive strategic initiatives and influence decision-making at all levels.
Willingness to travel (<15%) as needed to support project execution and stakeholder engagement.

Nice To Haves

MBA or PMP certification

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Program Managers for Design & Engineering and Manufacturing Transfer programs to cover activities from proposal support through commercialization.
Ensure best practices in project execution and governance.
Oversee the process for generating proposals, planning, execution, and monitoring of customer and internal projects to ensure timely and successful delivery.
Drive consistency in program management methodologies, tools, and reporting frameworks.
Act as a liaison between internal teams (engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain) and external stakeholders to facilitate project success.
Ensure clear alignment of project scope, schedule, and budgets across all functions.
Ensure processes exist to identify and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring proactive resolution of issues.
Partner with senior leadership to align program management strategies with company objectives.
Collaborate internally to drive proposal development for opportunities with prospective and existing customers
Coordinate with other functional managers to optimize resource allocation across a portfolio of programs and inform capacity planning to support business expansion.
Ensure customer objectives and deliverables are clear and have a clear scope, schedule, budget with risks identified and managed.
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for project success.
Report out on KPIs and business metrics to internal customers
Ensure processes in place for aligning with Engineering Solutions Directors and the Commercial Team on customer communications.
Conduct regular program reviews with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence within the program management team.