Program Manager

Company Lubrizol Corporation Location Corona, CA or Brecksville, OH Travel 25% Job Type Full‑time, On‑site Salary California only: $146,000 - $162,000 with 15% bonus How You’ll Make An Impact As a Program Manager for our Medical Device Business you’ll be at the forefront of a transformation for our growing business. You will play a critical role in driving the success of our innovation, driving excellence for cross‑functional programs by serving as the primary internal liaison between Operations, Sales, and other key departments, while also acting as the single point of contact for strategic external customers. This role ensures alignment across teams to meet customer requirements, manage timelines, and deliver high‑quality medical device solutions. Duties and Responsibilities Customer Engagement & Program Leadership: be the single point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders while building and maintaining strong relationships with key accounts, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and trust. Internal Collaboration: partner with Operations to align production schedules, quality standards, and supply chain logistics with customer needs; work closely with Sales and Business Development to support quoting, contract negotiations, and new business opportunities; coordinate with Quality, and R&D to ensure compliance and timely delivery of product milestones. Program Execution Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets. Lead the implementation, control, and completion of projects, while remaining aligned with strategy, commitments, and goals of Lubrizol. Drive the use of project management and lean tools with training to improve bench strength across the business. Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring transparency and accountability. Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure program success. Launch global program playbook that standardizes program management approach to product lifecycle management from customer early engagement, manufacturing transfer, sustaining, change controls, communication planning, resource/risk mitigation, budget, and technical service. Drive continuous improvement to systems, processes, tools and people training. Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem‑solving situations. Promote use of project management and lean tools to drive improvements to overall performance, schedule attainment and accountability. Manage project teams with agile project management and smart execution, ensuring on‑time and within budget project completion by communicating status, risk mitigation and escalation measures. Communicate and escape risks that could impact objectives and deliverables. Provide risk/reward trade‑off to business groups for decisions. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred). 7+ years of experience in program or project management within the medical device or healthcare industry. Experience managing cross‑functional teams and customer‑facing programs. Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, ISO standards, and product development lifecycle. Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills. Proven track record of project management experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, MS Project). Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong facilitation capability. Exceptional critical thinking skills, detail oriented, proactive in follow‑up and follow‑through. Ability to be organized, problem‑solve, and be solution oriented. Operates on a high level of initiative and creativity, requiring minimal supervision. Proven ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet delivery dates in a fast‑paced customer manufacturing environment. Preferred Qualifications Program management certification (PMP). Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred. ISO 13485 quality knowledge. VSM, DMAIC, Operational Excellence, Kaizen knowledge. GMPO and Medical Device process validation knowledge. Work Environment Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods. Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided. Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment. Occasional lifting or movement of materials. Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards. Benefits Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus plans. 401(k) match + Age‑Weighted Defined Contribution. Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage. Health Savings Account (HSA). Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave. Flexible work environment. Learning and development opportunities. Career and professional growth. Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement. #J-18808-Ljbffr