Program Manager – Vertical Integration

Medline Industries, LP

. Lead end-to-end planning and execution of startup activities .

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $116,000 - $174,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end planning and execution of startup activities
Solve complex problems that pose risk to project delivery
Lead change initiatives by developing clear communication plans
Partner with Engineering, Facilities, Supply Chain, HR, Regulatory, Sales
Influence senior leaders and peers to drive decision-making
Establish and implement best practices for safety, quality, productivity
Build and lead high-performing startup teams
Identify and mitigate risk related to startup timelines
Define KPIs and success metrics for startup milestones
Leverage data to derive insights and make informed decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering or a related field
7+ years in Supply Chain Operations
3+ years of direct leadership experience
Deep understanding of healthcare-related distribution and transportation processes
Excellent leadership and team management skills
Ability to influence without direct authority
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities
Experience leading cross-functional teams
Proficiency in Excel for data analysis (Pivot tables, Vlookup)
Ability to adapt to a dynamic startup environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
life and disability
401(k) contributions
paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisExcelPivot tablesVlookupKPI definitionrisk mitigationproject deliverystartup planningbest practices implementationhealthcare distribution processes

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementinfluence without authoritystrategic thinkingproblem-solvingcommunicationstakeholder managementcross-functional team leadershipadaptabilitydecision-making

Certifications

Bachelor's degree