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Program ManagerCharlotte, NC | On-site | Full-time | $90,000–$125,000

A medical device manufacturer specializing in injection molded components needs a Program Manager to lead customer programs from concept through commercialization in a regulated life sciences / interventional device environment. You'll be the primary customer liaison and drive cross-functional execution across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, and Tooling.

CLASS II/III INTERVENTIONAL MEDICAL DEVICE OR CATHETER MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Relocation assistance available. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What you'll do:

• Lead customer programs through concept, development, validation, launch, and transfer into production
• Build and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies
• Serve as primary customer contact for status, technical discussions, escalations, and business reviews
• Coordinate extrusion, injection molding, assembly, automation, tooling, and related manufacturing technologies
• Drive cross-functional accountability in a matrixed organization without direct authority over all teams
• Manage program financials, change control, and KPIs (schedule, launch readiness, customer satisfaction)
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and quality system requirements
• Support multi-site transfers, supplier coordination, and continuous improvement of program processes

What you bring:

• Class II/III interventional medical device or catheter manufacturing experience (required)
• Bachelor's preferred in Business, Project Management, Engineering, Life Sciences, Operations, or related field (equivalent experience considered)
• 3+ years program/project/customer program management in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience with product launch, validation, commercialization, and production transfer
• Strong customer-facing communication, organization, and multi-priority execution skills
• Proficiency with project tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent); ERP experience a plus; PMP/Lean/Six Sigma a plus

Pay: $90,000–$125,000. Full-time, on-site in Charlotte, NC. Relocation assistance available. Visa sponsorship is not available. Travel may be required for customers, suppliers, and site collaboration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.