Program Manager

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Your benefits start after the first day on the job with various medical, dental, vision and other great benefits for choices as well as the fantastic matching program from our 401K plan.

Position Overview

Kimball Medical Solutions is a Medical Device Contract Manufacturer in Indianapolis, IN. We are committed to fostering a dynamic and innovative work environment where talented professionals can thrive.  If you are passionate about driving the future of medical device drug delivery in the capacity of our next Program Manager, then this position is something worth exploring.  You will report to the Manager of Program Managers and have specific responsibility for a successful customer. The candidate will spearhead the development and implementation of project plans that enhance the profitability of our drug delivery programs, spanning from initial discussions to sustaining. You will do more than create Gantt charts and track timelines, our process is a collaboration development strategy that maximizes our customer’s ROI by balancing the business case.  Successfully manage new product launch and sustained production through the continuous improvement efforts while managing programs to cost, quality and delivery.  Interfacing with engineering to produce product for the customers, study trends and developments in quality management while participating in educational opportunities.

Basic Background Requirements:

• FDA or Life Sciences related industry background with 5+ years of experience in medical device drug delivery.
• Proven negotiation skills with a track record of leading quotation processes and building competitive quotes.
• Ability to track multiple projects, customer communications, define problems, collect data, trend data and set actions to improve and present to various levels.  
• Awesome team building and influencer skills with the ability to communicate root cause issues and actions being implemented to resolve.
• 4-year degree in appropriate field, advanced degree preferred or the appropriate experience.
• Professional certification (PMP) is advantageous or the willingness to obtain the certification.

Key Performance Objectives

Short Term: (0 to 3 months)

• Learn the KEI systems to understand and be able to communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Develop solid relationships with internal customers and external customers.
• Learn KEIND Quality System and SOP requirements.

Midterm: (3 to 6 months)

• Learn about Kimball Vision and Guiding Principles to lead development of appropriate growth & development practices.
• Become Familiar with Customers, Products, Processes, and Management.
• Understanding of the systems in place that will enable you to communicate with internal and external customers and introduce change.

Long Term: 6-12 months +

• Implement changes or enhancements.
• Create a strategies and dashboards on how you will meet the goal to deliver great results while encompassing constant communication and continuous improvements.
• Be the “go to” person for the customer and enhance the partnership to execute and communicate needs as they arise.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Kimball Electronics we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

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