Head of Programme Management

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. The Program Manager leads cross‑functional teams to design, optimize, and implement business, commercial, medical, and supply chain processes supporting new product commercialization. This role drives process analysis and requirements definition, including the development of “as‑is” and “to‑be” workflows, process documentation, stakeholder engagement, training, change management, and KPI deployment. The Program Manager is accountable for establishing and executing project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, and risk management strategies, while ensuring clear and effective communication across within the team and across all levels of management.

Process Analysis & Design: Lead the team in mapping, analyzing, and defining complex business processes.
Strategic Implementation: Lead cross‑functional teams through the creation and implementation of new processes, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Performance Metrics: Provide program updates and reviews with all functions and levels of management ensuring effective ongoing communications across teams and stakeholders.
Risk Management: Identify and communicate project risks, develop risk plans and manage risk response strategies proactively.
Anticipate potential conflict situations for proactive solutions and manage conflict situations to result in win‑win outcomes.
Maximize business results through continuous improvement in organization’s ability to execute programs from identification through implementation.

Bachelor’s degree required (in a technical field preferred). MS or MBA degree preferred.
PMI/PMP certification (or equivalent) desired.
5+ years of project management experience with demonstrated success leading multi‑site projects. Process development project experience highly desired.
Experience with Medical Device Product Lifecycle (ISO 13485 and FDA QS Regulation 21 CFR Part 820) highly desired.
Strong business acumen especially in business processes, supply chain, and commercial launch.
Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of program/project management.
Visio, StormBoard, Mindmap) and SharePoint.
Ability to travel up to 25% of time.

We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in person in support of our Mission.

The estimated range reflects an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Our health and well‑being benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short‑term and long‑term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”) and Vantive’s 401(k) retirement savings plan. The Aon PEP provides a robust set of investment options, financial education, and resources to support your retirement goals. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time‑off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. For additional information regarding Vantive’s US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Vantive evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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