Program Manager

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities. Your role: The Program Manager provides business and execution leadership for one or more projects, with responsibility for schedule, budget, and risk management. This role partners with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders at all levels to ensure clear communication, timely execution, and successful delivery. What you’ll be doing: Accountable for core team performance, program schedule and execution, external project cost tracking, and program status reporting. Leads team in defining program strategies, developing goals, and orchestrating team appraisal process. Provides clear direction on product lifecycle management requirements to meet expectations of external customers and business stakeholders. Interacts through program updates and reviews with all functions and levels of management ensuring effective ongoing communications across teams and stakeholders. Ensures identification and communication of project risks, development of risk plan and proactive management of risk response strategies. Anticipates potential conflict situations for proactive solutions and manages conflict situations to result in win‑win outcomes. Maximizes business results through continuous improvement in organization's ability to execute programs from identification through implementation. What you’ll bring: Bachelor’s degree required (in an engineering field preferred). MS/MBA degree preferred. 10+ years of product life-cycle experience 5+ years project management experience with demonstrated success leading multi‑site projects. Experience with Medical Device Product Lifecycle (ISO 13485 and FDA QS Regulation 21 CFR Part 820) highly desired. Strong business acumen Role model of Vantive’s Vital Behaviors Must have demonstrated expertise in all aspects of program/project management. Ability to communicate effectively using a wide variety of skills and vehicles, across all levels of the organization. Ability to lead cross‑functional teams in a matrixed environment including external partners. Must be self‑motivated, have good interpersonal skills, and be capable of leading a team through ambiguity and complexity. Extensive experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, MS Planner) Ability to analyze complex data to drive decision‑making. Ability to travel up to 25% of time Vantive is committed to supporting the need for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in‑person in support of our Mission. We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $128,000 to $160,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview. US Benefits at Vantive This is where your well‑being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well‑being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short‑term and long‑term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”), Vantive’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future. The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently. The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time‑off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Vantive’s US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive Vantive is an equal opportunity employer. Vantive evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Vantive is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. 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