Project/Program Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Merrimack Manufacturing is a medical device manufacturer located in the Manchester Millyard. We are a growing manufacturing company that will play a crucial part in bringing innovative and life changing products to life.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Merrimack Manufacturing LLC is recruiting for a Program Manager to be responsible for managing tasks across cross-functional teams, maintaining and improving the product realization process, and ensure products comply with Merrimack quality standards while maintaining project timing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Projects follow the product realization process and meet all manufacturing performance metrics – on-time, yield, throughput, product costs, etc. Lessons learned through each project are identified and read across to future projects Lead cross-functional technical teams through the product realization process to bring projects from design authority to release to manufacturing Translate high-level project goals into individual tasks; working with both internal and external project stakeholders Drive delivery of aggressive goals while managing project schedule, cost, and project objectives Interface with design authority and manage relationships to ensure crisp communication and alignment of objectives Drive day-to-day project activities including removing roadblocks, managing resource conflicts, upholding high-performance standards, and meeting commitments Work to standardize and continuously improve the product realization process Work closely with management team to provide project schedules, resolve roadblocks, and effectively escalate problems when they arise QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: 5+ years experience leading projects from initial concept through design and release while working to standardize launch processes 5+ years experience in the development and validation of complex electromechanical devices Experience working in an FDA-regulated medical device environment Proven successes managing multiple schedules, budgets, and project resources Experience working directly with suppliers and/or customers High proficiency utilizing project management software (i.

e. MS Project) and MS Office application Experience with structured problem solving tools, such as: 5-Why, A3, Six Sigma Ability to manage effectively across functional teams without direct authority Team-oriented leader who demonstrates emotional intelligence, self-awareness and empathy—prioritizing collective success, owning project outcomes, and fostering collaboration in a demanding, continuous-learning environment.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or suitable combination of education and experience.