IT Program Manager

IT Program Manager

At Vericel Corporation, we are pioneers in advanced cell therapies for sports medicine and severe burn care, transforming patient lives through cutting-edge regenerative medicine. Our commitment to innovation, patient-centered focus, and scientific excellence drives us to develop groundbreaking treatments including MACI (knee cartilage repair), Epicel and Nexobrid (burn care).

Position Summary

The IT Program Manager leads Vericel's technology portfolio, driving initiatives that support enterprise growth and advancement of core systems. This role ensures effective governance and delivery of complex programs through close partnership with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Schedule: This position is in-office from Monday – Thursday in our new Burlington, MA location, with flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and governance of enterprise IT programs, ensuring delivery of new capabilities aligned to business priorities and evolving organizational needs.
• Develop and maintain program roadmaps and integrated plans, including scope, timelines, dependencies, resources, and financials across multiple initiatives.
• Establish and continuously improve IT PMO governance frameworks, standards, methodologies, and performance metrics to enable consistent and effective program delivery.
• Partner with business and cross-functional stakeholders to define program objectives, scope, and success criteria, and drive alignment and decision-making throughout execution.
• Oversee end-to-end program delivery, including requirements, design, implementation, validation, and change management, providing governance and oversight across initiatives led by internal and external project managers, and stepping in to directly manage projects as needed to ensure delivery and operational readiness.
• Manage program risks, issues, and dependencies, providing clear communication, status reporting, and executive-level insights to support timely decisions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 8+ years of experience leading complex technology programs and portfolios, with responsibility for planning, execution, governance, and delivery.
• Demonstrated success leading large, cross-functional programs in complex or regulated environments, including ownership of integrated plans, timelines, dependencies, and milestones across multiple workstreams.
• Strong expertise in program and project management methodologies, including scheduling, risk/issue management, prioritization, and delivery governance within a PMO or portfolio structure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align diverse audiences, manage expectations, and deliver clear status reporting, dashboards, and executive updates.
• Ability to establish and implement program governance frameworks, standards, and reporting processes to support effective decision-making and execution.
• Experience working in regulated industries and familiarity with relevant compliance frameworks (e.g., GxP, GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, SOX, GDPR, CSV/CSA, data integrity) preferred.
• Project or Program Management certification (e.g., PMP, PgMP, SAFe ) is a plus.

Why Vericel?

• Cutting-Edge Science: Work with a leading regenerative medicine product that is transforming patient care.
• Career Growth: Be a part of a growing organization with opportunities to expand your impact.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about improving lives.

The salary range Vericel reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at the time of this posting is $130,000 to $165,000 annually. The actual salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's qualifications, experience, and skills. Bonus, incentive pay, equity and benefits may be provided in addition to the base compensation listed above. In accordance with Massachusetts law, Vericel provides the pay range that it reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for a particular and specific employment position at the time of posting or offer. This range is subject to change based on business needs, market conditions, and individual qualifications. Employees and applicants may request the pay range for their position or for a position to which they are applying. Retaliation for making such a request is strictly prohibited.

EEO Statement All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status and will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Vericel Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Vericel Corporation is VEVRAA federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for job openings at all locations within the state.