Program Manager PMO - Onsite

Join Starkey as a Program Manager - PMO and lead high-impact initiatives at the forefront of innovation. In this dynamic, high-visibility role, you'll manage multiple cross-functional programs critical to our product roadmap-collaborating closely with teams across engineering, research, IT, product management, operations, and marketing. You'll work directly with executive leadership and own the development and execution of detailed program schedules using Microsoft EPM and SharePoint. If you're passionate about driving results, staying ahead of timelines, and influencing strategy, we want to hear from you.

Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better.

Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what's possible.

We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

Watch this video to see more of what sets Starkey apart: https://youtu.be/9cUYwTlCepg?si=wkovx8_R_iINfrc6

JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

This role is responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of technology projects-from concept through integration-ensuring alignment with business priorities, resource availability, and process governance. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills to drive innovation and execution across R&D, Product Management, and Operations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Effectively manage the technology project portfolio and the execution of projects within. Examples of technology projects include a new audio algorithm, a new wireless connectivity method, a new health and wellness feature, a new hearing aid platform, and a new hearing aid manufacturing method.

o Work with R&D, Product Management, and Operations Leadership along with technical subject matter experts to identify and define technology projects to be undertaken within the technology project portfolio.

o Engage with leadership and stakeholders to ensure project priorities are appropriately defined to best meet the objectives of the business given resource and timeline constraints. Ensure priorities are understood by the project teams.

o Work with functional managers to identify resource constraints that impact successful project execution. Partner with stakeholders to resolve constraints through modifications to staffing, priorities, or project objectives.

o Assist technology project teams in the definition and maturation of project schedules up to the point of handoff to a product development program.

o Manage the integration phase of the technology development process, where the system design, implementation tasks, and risks are defined. Ensure integration teams are appropriately staffed and led. Partner with technology projects to identify if/when integration should begin in parallel with technology maturation.

o Ensure successful execution of projects within the portfolio through demonstration of strong leadership without formal reporting lines. Focus on achieving scope, schedule, quality, and budget objectives while appropriately managing risk. Identify and resolve bottlenecks.

Plan, facilitate, and manage readiness for leadership and stakeholder reviews of the technology project portfolio, project gates, and critical project updates.

o Schedule reviews with sufficient notice and clarity of objectives. Provide review material in advance of the meeting.

o Assess project team's readiness for reviews. Lead practice reviews as necessary for coaching.

o Facilitate meetings and communicate timely meeting output of activities and actions. Follow-up and drive actions as necessary.

Partner with product development program managers, leadership, and stakeholders to identify and select technology project outputs for inclusion in the scope of the integration program.

* Maintain and continuously improve the technology maturation and integration process. Train project teams on the process. Ensure overall process governance is maintained.

* Partner with technology project managers to ensure alignment on the process and the execution of technology projects within the portfolio.

* Serve as a project manager on select technology projects on an 'as needed' basis for high priority initiatives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• 4-year degree in Engineering, Project Management, or other relevant focus

Experience

• 5 years of project management experience (managing complex projects) in an engineering and new product development environment

Knowledge / Technical Requirements

• Fundamental understanding of basic electronics and software/firmware programming
• Proficient with MS Project and MS Office applications

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Detail, data, and process driven
• Ability to anticipate roadblocks, diagnose problems, and generate effective solutions
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills
• Experience in development of technology hardware products, software, and systems
• PMI certification - desirable
• Experience with hearing aids - desirable
• Experience with MS Project Server and MS SharePoint - desirable

Salary and Other Compensation:

The target pay rate for this position is between $113,960 - $155,400 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include: geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401 (k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid time off, 8 days/hours of paid sick and safe time, and 6 paid holidays annually.