Senior Program Manager, NPI

Vantedge Medical

Senior Program Manager leading NPI programs for Vantedge Medical, specializing in precision engineering and manufacturing. Overseeing complex customer programs with cross-site coordination and financial reporting.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex NPI programs, managing cross-functional teams, and executing detailed program plans while ensuring financial oversight and effective communication with stakeholders. Proficient in risk management and program reporting within a precision manufacturing environment.

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NPI Program ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipFinancial AcumenRisk ManagementGD&T and DFM Principles

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementCritical Path ManagementStakeholder CommunicationCost ModelingROI AnalysisCapital Expenditure JustificationProgram PlanningMulti-Site CoordinationProject ManagementManufacturing Technology

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationRelationship ManagementMentorshipProblem SolvingDecision Making

Tools & Technologies

SmartsheetMS ProjectMicrosoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Precision ManufacturingNPI ProcessProgram ExecutionDesign ReviewsCustomer Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex, multi-site NPI programs end-to-end
Own program execution from initial quote and customer engagement through design, qualification, and full production stabilization – spanning multiple Vantedge manufacturing sites and disciplines
Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans including schedules, critical paths, milestone gates, resource requirements, and budgets – with clear accountability across all contributing sites and functions
Hold cross-functional teams – including Site Engineering Managers, Quality, Planning, and Operations – accountable for timely execution; remove roadblocks and drive decisions to keep programs on track
Serve as the senior customer interface for high-impact programs
Serve as the primary customer point of contact for assigned programs – owning communication, alignment, and relationship management at the program level
Represent Vantedge in customer design reviews, DFM discussions, quoting presentations, and program escalations requiring senior-level technical and commercial judgment
Ensure proactive, clear communication to customers and internal stakeholders on program status, risks, and decisions; prevent surprises through early identification and escalation
Drive risk management, financial oversight, and executive reporting
Proactively identify, assess, and manage program risks; develop mitigation plans and engage stakeholders well ahead of issues impacting schedule, cost, or customer commitments
Coordinate DFM analysis, quoting support, financial projections, ROI analysis, and capital expenditure justification for major programs; ensure financial targets are understood and tracked through program execution
Provide clear and concise program reporting to all levels including the VP of Engineering, executive leadership, and customer stakeholders; operate effectively across multiple concurrent programs in a dynamic, matrixed environment
Contribute to PM process standards and team development
Partner with the Director of PM, NPI to develop and continuously improve program management tools, templates, reporting standards, and NPI process documentation across the corporate and site PM organizations
Provide guidance and mentorship to site-level project managers and NPI resources; model PM best practices and foster a consistent program execution culture across the network

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a closely related technical field
Minimum 7 years of program or project management experience in a precision manufacturing environment, with at least 4 years managing complex NPI programs
Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale, multi-site, or multi-discipline programs with cross-functional teams across geographically distributed operations
Proven ability to develop and execute detailed program plans; skilled in critical path management, risk identification, and stakeholder communication
Strong financial acumen – experience with program budgets, cost modeling, ROI analysis, and capital expenditure justification
Excellent executive communication skills – able to present program status, risk, and decisions clearly to executive level and customer stakeholders
Working knowledge of GD&T and DFM principles for precision manufactured components
Proficiency in project management tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent) and Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

Comp & perks

Vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more