Program Manager, Advanced Operations (AO)

The Program Manager, Advanced Operations (AO), is responsible for leading high-impact engineering programs, ensuring effective planning, prioritization, and execution across multiple initiatives. This role drives alignment across cross-functional teams, manages program risks and changes, and ensures delivery against scope, budget, and timeline expectations. This role is onsite in San Jose, CA. 

What You Will Do 

• Plan, prioritize, and manage multiple complex engineering projects across Advanced Operations 
• Lead program execution, ensuring alignment to scope, budget, and timeline commitments 
• Develop project plans and allocate team resources effectively to meet key milestones and deadlines 
• Monitor program progress and performance against established plans; proactively identify risks, issues, and delays 
• Evaluate and approve changes that significantly impact project scope, budget, or schedule 
• Lead complex and business-critical initiatives, driving resolution of operational challenges 
• Partner with cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Manufacturing) to ensure successful execution through the product lifecycle 
• Select and manage external vendors and contractors to ensure delivery of high-quality services and outcomes 
• Serve as the primary program point of contact for senior leadership, delivering clear, concise updates on progress, risks, dependencies, and recommendations.  
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program‑level risks, escalating appropriately and driving resolution through governance forums. 

What You Need 

• BS Degree in a scientific or technical discipline. 
• 8 + years of work experience leading engineering or product development programs within a regulated industry (medical device strongly preferred) 
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment 
• Strong understanding of Advanced Operations responsibilities, including Design transfer, Process development and validation, Manufacturing readiness and scale-up 
• Experience managing scope, schedule, budget, and change control 
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks, solve operational problems, and drive decisions under pressure 
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills, including working with engineering, quality, and external partners 
• Experience managing third-party vendors and contractors 

Preferred 

• MS Degree or MBA  
• Experience within Advanced Operations or manufacturing engineering organizations 
• Background in new product introduction (NPI) or design-to-commercialization programs 
• Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority