Position Summary
Reporting to the Hips Values Stream Leader (VSL), the Lifecycle Management (LCM) Leader will orchestrate LCM projects across the Hips Value Stream. The role requires strong partnerships and a focus on end‑to‑end connections across the business and will work in concert with the VSL to identify and implement critical projects that transform the Hips supply chain to deliver outstanding performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Value Stream Leader in crafting the Product Strategy Roadmap and identifying end‑to‑end supply‑chain projects to meet Value‑Stream goals.
* Partner with supply‑chain functions, commercial groups and R&D to provide strategic data and insights for LCM activities.
* Lead and craft the execution of the LCM intake process.
* Identify interdependencies and risks within the LCM project portfolio and implement mitigations for flawless project execution.
* Guide project teams through the development of strategies, options, and business cases as applicable to LCM.
* Develop project plans as needed and drive delivery of the project plan to achieve business results.
* Develop, lead and maintain up‑to‑date project timelines inclusive of all critical milestones, key interdependencies, financial commitments and resource constraints, while applying appropriate scheduling techniques.
* Drive portfolio‑complexity management standard processes.
* Partner with Product Management NPI launch leads throughout Stage Gates 3–6 to ensure flawless integration of newly stabilized products into the LCM process.
* Advance key LCM processes—including Product Risk Assessment, Issue Management, and Value‑Stream Optimization.
Qualifications
Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and/or University degree; focus in Engineering, Science, Supply Chain or a related field preferred. Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
Experience and Skills – Required:
* Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain or Quality Management within the medical‑device or pharmaceutical industry.
* Strong experience in change management, project management and effective global communication.
* Demonstrated ability to apply project‑management methodologies and resource‑management practices.
* Outstanding communication; able to connect with stakeholders to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
* Strong problem‑solving, planning and organizing skills.
Preferred:
* Knowledge of Six Sigma and/or Lean methodologies.
* Project‑management certification (e.g., PMP/PMI, FPX).
Other: May require up to 25% domestic and/or international travel to other locations and sites.
Preferred Skills
* Agile Manufacturing
* Critical Thinking
* Developing Others
* Financial Competence
* Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
* Inclusive Leadership
* ISO 9001
* Leadership
* Manufacturing Engineering
* Manufacturing Processes
* Performance Measurement
* Plant Operations
* Predictive Modeling
* Production Operations
* Profit & Loss Responsibility
* Resource Management
* Risk Assessments
* Sustainability
* Team Management
* Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
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