Director, Project Management

Job Description: Must reside within a commutable distance to both Brea, CA and Irvine, CA, as the office location will be relocated from Brea to Irvine in approximately Q1 2028. This is not a hybrid or remote opportunity and requires onsite presence 4 days per week.

SUMMARY

The Director, Project Management is responsible for leading the organization’s project management function within a medical device environment. This role oversees the Project Priority List (PPL), ensures strategic alignment and disciplined execution of cross-functional initiatives, and leads a team of project and program managers. The Director partners closely with executive leadership, functional stakeholders, and project teams to ensure alignment of initiatives with strategic priorities, that approved initiatives remain on track, that risks are actively managed, and business objectives are achieved in compliance with applicable quality and regulatory expectations.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and manage the Project Priority List (PPL), ensuring that project priorities, sequencing, resource needs, dependencies, and business impact are clearly defined and aligned with company strategy.
• With his/her team, own program KPIs including On-Time-Deliver of projects, budget, and business impact (e.g., revenue achievement, number of installs).
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Project Leads, including Project Managers and Program Managers, fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Conduct monthly portfolio reviews with project leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to assess progress, identify risks and barriers, confirm priorities, and ensure projects remain on track.
• Lead all innovation reviews including portfolio reviews, PPGs, and corporate innovation reviews.
• Contribute to the innovation strategy formulation, drive the translation of innovation strategy to execution KPIs, and track the strategy execution progress.
• Drive governance, standardization, and continuous improvement of project management processes, tools, templates, reporting, and decision-making forums.
• Partner with senior leadership and functional leaders to evaluate project trade-offs, resource constraints, portfolio risks, and escalation needs.
• Ensure project plans include appropriate scope, schedules, milestones, deliverables, budgets, dependencies, risk mitigation plans, and stakeholder communication plans.
• Support medical device development, lifecycle management, quality, regulatory, operations, commercial, and business improvement initiatives as needed.
• Promote execution discipline in a regulated medical device environment, including awareness of applicable quality system, design control, risk management, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain portfolio-level metrics, dashboards, and status reporting to communicate project health, priority changes, resource impacts, and key decisions.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment, issue resolution, and timely decision-making across departments such as R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Clinical, Marketing, and Finance.
• Identify organizational bottlenecks, recommend corrective actions, and drive improvements that increase project predictability, speed, quality, and business value.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Required Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, Project Management, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive project, program, or portfolio management experience, including experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Minimum of 5 years of people leadership experience, preferably managing experienced Project Managers, Program Managers, or equivalent project leadership roles.
• Experience working in the medical device, life sciences, healthcare technology, or other regulated industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing project portfolios, priority lists, governance processes, executive reporting, and resource prioritization.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, portfolio management practices, risk management, schedule management, and stakeholder communication.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional partners without direct authority and drive decisions in complex, matrixed environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present concise, executive-level updates and recommendations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, facilitation, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with common project management and productivity tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and portfolio reporting systems.
• Preferred Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• PMP, PgMP, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or similar certification preferred.
• Experience with medical device product development, design controls, ISO 13485, FDA Quality System Regulation, EU MDR, or related quality and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience leading portfolio governance forums, strategic planning processes, or enterprise-level prioritization discussions.
• Demonstrated success improving project management maturity, implementing reporting dashboards, and developing high-performing project leadership teams.
• Key Competencies Strategic portfolio leadership People leadership and talent development Executive communication and influence Cross-functional collaboration Risk-based decision making Operational discipline and accountability Continuous improvement mindset

Target Market Salary Range:

The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans. For Field Sales roles, the salary range listed reflects base pay only and does not include incentive pay opportunities under the applicable sales compensation plan $197,700 - $241,600.

Operating Company:

Ormco is a global leader and innovator of high-quality orthodontic products and solutions, including brackets and wires. For more than 60 years, our team has partnered with the orthodontic community to help create over 20 million smiles in more than 140 countries. We build trusted relationships. Each one is rooted in respect and understanding. We take that approach when we help orthodontists achieve their clinical and practice management objectives. We take the same approach when we help our team bring their personal best to work each day, ready to make a difference and reach their full potential.

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Envista is a global family of more than 30 trusted dental brands, united by a shared purpose: to partner with professionals to improve lives. Envista helps its customers deliver the best possible patient care through industry-leading dental consumables, solutions, technology, and services. Our comprehensive portfolio, including dental implants and treatment options, orthodontics, and digital imaging technologies, covers an estimated 90% of dentists' clinical needs for diagnosing, treating, and preventing dental conditions as well as improving the aesthetics of the human smile. Envista companies, including DEXIS, Kerr, Nobel Biocare and Ormco, partner with dental professionals to help them deliver the best possible patient care. Envista became an independent company in 2019. We brought with us the proven Envista Business System (EBS) methodology, an experienced leadership team, and a strong culture grounded in continuous improvement, commitment to innovation, and deep customer focus to meet the end-to-end needs of dental professionals worldwide. Envista is now one of the largest global dental products companies, with significant market positions in some of the most attractive segments of the dental products industry. For more information, please visit