Manufacturing Program Manager

Actalent • Worcester, MA • 9h ago

Job Title: Manufacturing Program Manager

Job Description

The Manufacturing Program Manager will support a rapidly expanding portfolio of global medical device and combination product initiatives. This role provides critical program leadership for new device design changes, packaging strategy updates, and large-scale global supply chain execution. It is a highly administrative, program-driven role focused on timelines, governance, leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination rather than hands-on technical engineering. You will lead complex, multi-site programs across manufacturing, packaging, testing, labeling, storage, and distribution for medical devices and combination products.

Responsibilities

Define and document program scope, execution strategy, resource plans, deliverables, and milestone schedules using program management tools.

Maintain and manage program financials, ensuring accuracy of charges and resolution of variances.

Communicate program strategy, milestones, and deliverables to stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.

Establish and maintain effective governance structures, work breakdown structures, program charters, dashboards, and communication plans.

Develop and implement risk mitigation and contingency strategies to ensure program continuity.

Identify opportunities for acceleration, efficiency, and cost avoidance; integrate evolving regulatory and industrialization requirements into program execution.

Drive alignment across global cross-functional teams; resolve issues, manage competing priorities, and ensure on-time delivery of milestones.

Lead global meetings, track actions, facilitate problem-solving, and hold teams accountable for deliverables.

Ensure full program closure-technical, financial, and process handoffs-once milestones are achieved.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

10+ years of combined experience in manufacturing, engineering, science & technology, or technical operations in pharma/biotech/device

5+ years of global program/project management experience

5+ years of experience in device manufacturing, drug product fill/finish, or combination product packaging

Experience with design transfer from development to operations

Strong understanding of industrialization and qualification processes

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Master's degree or PMP certification preferred

Experience in quality systems, design controls, labeling, regulatory submissions, and product launch

Proficiency in Power BI, Smartsheet, or AI tools (OpenAI)

Strong financial acumen

Multilingual capabilities

Experience with project tracking through Jira / Confluence, Smartsheet, Trello, Workfront

Experience in pharmaceuticals or another highly regulated industry preferred

Experience with Veeva and Workfront is a plus

Self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational/time management skills and troubleshooting skills

Effective negotiation and conflict management skills

Extreme attention to detail and follow-through on execution

Comfortable juggling multiple concurrent projects with tight deadlines

Proven ability to build relationships and work independently

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid work schedule, requiring onsite presence on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, while allowing remote work on Monday and Friday. The role involves up to 25% travel, both domestically and internationally, and requires a valid U.S. Passport.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Worcester, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $90.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Worcester,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 31, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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