AVS Supply Chain Program Manager

Job Description SummaryThe Program Manager will lead the end-to-end setup of the manufacturing site with identified GEHC approved supplier. Handles planning, coordinating, and executing supplier transfer programs to ensure seamless transitions into current production/sites, minimize risks, and maintain business continuity. The role requires collaboration with global cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure quality cost and timeline objectives are met. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities:
 

Planning &execution

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans for transfer including timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with business goal.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including sourcing, engineering, quality, operations, and QARA.
• Monitor and track project progress, identifying and mitigating risks and issues throughout the lifecycle of the program.
• Lead regular project meetings, reporting status and providing regular updates to stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Ensure compliance to GEHC QMS and industry standards.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure smooth transition, including knowledge transfer, validation and capability/ readiness assessments.
• Establish and document standard operating procedures, work instructions, and quality control documentation. 
• Oversee procurement, validation and commissioning of manufacturing equipment and facilities required to produce medical devices.
• Train and develop a high performing manufacturing and quality operations team.
• Implement Key Performance Indicators to track operational efficiency, compliance and product quality.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify risks associated with transfers and develop mitigation strategies with the program team.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements including GEHC QMS standards and international medical device regulations and quality standards (ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, EU MDR, China NMPA, Japan PMDA) and other industry best practices.
• Conduct risk assessments (DFMEA, PFMEA) and implement contingency plans to prevent disruptions/ impacts to the program’s deliverables.
• Work with regulatory and quality teams to maintain documentation and approvals required for compliance.

Cost and Performance Management:

• Manage project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency while meeting performance goals.
• Optimize supply chain strategies to reduce costs, improve efficiency and maintain product quality.
• Track supplier performance post-transfer/implementation, identifying corrective actions if necessary to ensure long-term supplier sustainability.

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Management or related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience in supplier transfer, supply chain or manufacturing, preferably in the medical device industry.
• Experience managing global program teams and working across different time zones, cultures and regulatory landscapes.
• Experience in regulated industries such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, automotive.
• Strong knowledge of medical device manufacturing processes, validation and quality systems. 

Technical & Soft Skills:

• Strong project management skills with experience in tools like MS Project and/or Smartsheet.
• Knowledge of supplier qualifications, validations and risk management.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across different cultures and time zones.
• Ability to manage multiple programs in parallel.
• PMP, Six Sigma, and/or Lean Manufacturing certification is a plus

Inclusion and Diversity

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Behaviors

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.

Total Rewards

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

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