Job Description

Summary The Director - Technical Product Management is responsible for the delivery of highly complex cross disciplined programs that span multiple organizations. You will be responsible for i) supporting Engineering, Marketing, Product management and Commercial functions for all product segments through established PDT & Item masters processes for product data setups, ii) lead and implement processes to integrate M&A(mergers and acquisitions) into PLM applications iii) develop and lead deployment & testing(functional, performance) strategy for PLM implementation

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee the PDT & Item masters organization with strong technical leadership of direct team and cross-functional leadership through influence, driving product data setup efficiencies.
• Identify opportunities to enhance process efficiency and system functionality, driving continuous improvement in product data management practices.
• Establish continuous monitoring processes and response protocols to identify and address product data integrity issues across the eco system.
• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to migrate product data (for M&A -mergers and acquisitions) into PLM system.
• Develop and execute deployment strategy for PLM system implementation.
• Partner with project execution team, product managers, Architects, Development and Quality/Compliance to ensure cohesive and effective test management strategy with focus on automation testing.
• Provide training and guidance to teams on best practices for vulnerability management and cybersecurity.
• Prepare detailed reports and communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance of developed solutions with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors/Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• 12+ years of technical experience along with established leadership credentials in product management, particularly within PLM systems
• Proven track of supervisory/management experience(2 years' experience as a people leader)
• Experience defining product requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
• Experience with Agile/Lean software development methods.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Desired Characteristics

• Strong leadership and communication skills. Previous project management experience is preferred. Demonstrated understanding or aptitude to understand Medical Device QMS requirements and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated collaboration, negotiation & conflict resolution skills. Demonstrated ability to lead, acknowledge, develop, communicate & implement a strategy under crisis situations to ensure compliance.
• Demonstrated understanding of product development lifecycles, design change and document change control, process verification and validation methodologies, manufacturing / production process control methodologies, and servicing in a medical device environment. Experience in a global working environment.
• Experience leading and implementing change. Exceptional analytical, problem solving & root-cause analysis skills. Ability to multi-task & handle tasks with competing priorities effectively.

Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Skills Required