Program Manager

Program ManagerAptive seeks an experienced Program Manager to support the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) Office of Strategic Partnerships and Technology Innovation (OST) and oversee scientific collaboration and emerging technology related activities at the CDRH/OST's Office of Supply Chain Resilience (OSCR). The Program Manager will plan, execute, and oversee the operations of complex, multi-disciplinary efforts designed to enhance business, research, and clinical operations in alignment with FDA's mission. The Program Manager will oversee the subcontractor and manage the Project Manager to liaison between project teams and FDA leadership, ensure delivery of high-quality deliverables, and manage to optimize efficiency, innovation, and regulatory outcomes.The ideal candidate has FDA CDRH expertise and is familiar with their supply chain analytic and reporting needs. They have previous experience leading projects and business development. They are highly organized and systematic in their project work. They exceed client expectations with high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.Minimum Qualifications5+ years of relevant project management experience, preferably in medical device supply chain analytics and reportingBachelor's degree in Public Health, Regulatory Affairs, Life Sciences, Business Administration or other related field.Experience supporting large, complex projects for federal agencies; FDA preferred.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Power Automate, PowerBI and other project management tools.Desired QualificationsProven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams while maintaining excellent written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.Strategic thinker with a drive to execute a wide variety of tasks and deliverables with a high attention to detail.Experience managing end-to-end lifecycle of regulatory science and clinical research projects, including planning, resource coordination, scheduling and risk mitigation.Adept directing administrative support activities, including meeting logistics, documentation, stakeholder communications, and recurring task reminders.Able to synthesize programmatic data to support strategic plan execution and recommendations for business process improvements and technology solutions to streamline operations.Strong written communications skills with experience drafting SOPs, strategic plans, concept papers, protocols and/or journal submissions.Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP) strongly preferred.Aptive is a management consulting firm based in Alexandria, Virginia. With more than 500 employees across the U.S., we primarily support the federal government – more than a dozen agencies like Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Library of Commerce, Customs and Border Protection and the National Science Foundation. Our work focuses on applying creativity, technology and human-centered services to improve performance, bridge divides and elevate the lives of millions of people who count on government services every day.EEO StatementAptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.