Localization Program Manager

Localization Program Manager

Job Description Summary

The Localization Program Manager is responsible for the management of multi-site, multi-product, large scale, projects, programs, and initiatives with short and long-term strategic vision.  Works across multiple, cross-functional areas to build a culture of continuous quality, standardization, and productivity improvement.  Accountable for direct contribution and team actions to coordinate, collaborate, and drive project planning, implementation processes, documentation, resource coordination, risk and opportunity analysis with proactive issue resolution, through milestone hand-off and delivery to approved business case goals.  Results of this role’s responsibilities have a significant impact to GEHC customer experience & margin expansion.

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Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• The role is responsible for all programs strategy and execution (NP, Manufacturing transfer, supplier transfer, repair and region projects of manufacturing to enhance sales) and driving supply Chain strategy for business enabling productivity, margin expansion.

• Collaborate with global SBU team to Lead and develop Supply Chain strategy and pipeline delivering best value to customers at lowest total cost, leveraging supplier capabilities and GE's global manufacturing footprint.

• Drive rigor in process capability assessment, process layout, tooling and equipment development and QMS Design Transfer execution. Ensuring regulatory compliance through the full cycle of transfer including qualification & validation. Responsible for ensuring rigor in determining processes requiring validation, development of plans and analysis criteria, execution and final analysis and acceptance.

• Lead Equipment development / technical enhancements to increase overall process equipment function capabilities & efficiency.

• Lead strategic projects to deepen part / supplier localization which will enable DMC, MOH reduction & increase margin.

• Proficiently manage the complexities associated with large, enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, and communicate effectively with executive-level staff.  

• Serve as the “face” of assigned programs and projects, interacting with executive leadership to communicate results, status, risks/issues and mitigation strategies

• A job at this level can be individual contributor or have direct report team responsibilities, with proven interpersonal skills. Provides informal guidance and positive influence to new team members and can articulate complex information. 

• Embed Lean principles into transformation execution management. Define key process indicators (KPIs) and cascade to cross-functional teams and owners. Launch problem-solving reports (PSRs) to address gaps in KPIs. 

• Proactively Identifying trends adverse to action plans; cascade these trends to root causes with proposed solutions; develop and vet business cases for these solutions. Gain project approvals and funding; shepherd projects and their functional owners to successful completion, with validated customer and product benefits. 

• Drive simplification and innovation to deliver maximum benefit/resource tradeoffs across projects & programs, while building and fostering a culture of continuous reliability & productivity improvement. 

• The role operates with high degree of autonomy and empowered decision-making responsibility.  Strong balance with focus on execution of activities/provision of advice within an enabling discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Activities require senior level professional judgment with minimal required guidance. 

• Leverages technical skills and analytical thinking to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions. 

• Assure timely resolution of issues, keep the customer advised of the progress of the program, and negotiate changes, variations, solutions to issues.

• Requires specialized knowledge across manufacturing, product lines, markets, Engineering. Requires strong manufacturing and related commercial awareness, and is expected to influence the development of strategy , including control of resources.

• Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems within projects, product lines, markets, sales processes, campaigns or customers. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders or customers. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.

• Drive a culture that ensures outstanding compliance and adherence to product quality in all areas for the Quality Management System in GEHC. Ensure that the organizational design, functional expertise, and manufacturing process experience of the team is positioned for

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 15+ years of experience in large scale Project or Program Management. in either Supply chain or Manufacturing engineering or Operational experience.   

• Experience leading large cross-functional teams to achieve business goals with proven success in project management. 

• Proven expertise in developing and executing Localization initiatives, including manufacturing or supply chain localization projects

• Experience working effectively with global stakeholders across regions and functions

• Background in the Healthcare or MedTech industry, with strong domain knowledge and understanding of regulated environments

• Solid knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Policies, Quality Objectives, and applicable laws and regulations relevant to the role. Thorough understanding of document control, design transfer, verification and validation, acceptance activities, DMR, DHR, and electronic signature requirements, ensuring that products, equipment, tools, processes, software, training, and documentation meet regulatory and quality standards.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong mix of technical and business acumen, with experience in product engineering and/or supply chain. 

• Exceptional skills as a change agent, influencer, and process excellence leader. 

• Experience in a complex program management environment, including large and small projects simultaneously. 

• Ability to resolve complex issues within functional area and/or area of expertise. 

• Active certification in PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent proven capability 

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

• Ability to bring the organization along.  Strong people leadership, attractor/developer of talent, decisive and collaborative executive style for teamwork & winning.

• Experience in healthcare industry with relevant domain knowledge  

Inclusion and Diversity

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

Disclaimer: GE HealthCare will never ask for payment to process documents, refer you to a third party to process applications or visas, or ask you to pay costs. Never send money to anyone suggesting they can provide employment with GE HealthCare.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Experience Level

Mid Level