Director, Program Management - New Product Introduction

Position Summary

Reporting to the Divisional Vice President, Global Strategic Initiatives, this role is a key member of the PMO leadership team and is responsible for the New Product Introduction (NPI) portfolio, spanning sensors, readers, apps and cloud. The role ensures end‑to‑end orchestration of product readiness, from development through launch and scale across global markets, and includes oversight of all cross‑functional programs in the portfolio. The Program Management Director operates at an enterprise level, translating business objectives into actionable projects and programs through established business controls and integrated business planning.

Key Responsibilities

• NPI Portfolio Leadership
  • Translate enterprise and divisional strategy into executable portfolio plans and prioritized roadmaps.
  • Ensure all NPI portfolio initiatives align to product roadmap, Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and strategic priorities.
  • Orchestrate dependencies across hardware, software, digital ecosystems, internal functions (R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, Commercial) and external partners.
  • Resolve cross‑system constraints impacting delivery timelines.
  • Define and lead portfolio governance structures (PMR, intake and prioritization processes).
  • Establish decision frameworks, escalation pathways and performance tracking mechanisms.
  • Ensure disciplined execution through repeatable processes and consistent standards.
• Launch Readiness & Delivery Excellence
  • Define and enforce NPI readiness criteria across programs: product development maturity, regulatory submissions and approvals, supply and manufacturing readiness, commercial launch preparedness.
  • Drive consistent, high‑quality execution across global product launches and releases.
• Risk, Compliance & Quality Leadership
  • Ensure adherence to global regulatory, quality and compliance requirements.
  • Proactively manage portfolio‑level risks and dependencies.
  • Enable robust decision‑making through transparent risk visibility and mitigation strategies.
• Executive Communication & Decision Support
  • Provide clear, decision‑oriented insights to senior leadership.
  • Frame options, trade‑offs and recommendations for portfolio decisions.
  • Ensure timely escalation of issues requiring executive alignment.
• Talent Leadership & PMO Capability
  • Build and lead a high‑performing project and program leadership organization (G18–G21).
  • Develop succession pipelines and leadership capability across the PMO.
  • Drive adoption of best practices, tools and standard ways of working.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in program/portfolio leadership within a global, matrixed team, preferably including consumer‑focused medical or software products.
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cross‑functional experience in R&D, Commercial, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality and Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards related to medical devices (e.g., FDA, ISO, QSR design controls).
• Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise‑level portfolios and influence senior stakeholders, and to collaborate effectively with global stakeholders across multiple time zones.
• Strong expertise in governance design, operating models and portfolio prioritization.
• Excellent executive communication and decision‑making skills.
• Proven track record of building and developing high‑performing teams.
• Experience with portfolio management tools and reporting frameworks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information

Base pay: $197,300.00 – $394,700.00 (may vary by location). Division: ADC Diabetes Care. Location: United States – Alameda, 2601 Harbor Bay Parkway. Shift: Standard. Travel: Not specified. Work type: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day).

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