Job Information
Antech Diagnostics Program Manager, Operations in Loveland, Colorado
We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.
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Job Purpose/Overview
The Program Manager, Operations role leads and manages interdisciplinary project teams related to the operational processes of our Veterinary In-House Diagnostics business. The Program Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of project(s), ensuring on-time delivery within budget. In addition, the Program Manager will monitor, track, and report out the effectiveness and performance of assigned projects, all the while ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Leads or leverages interdisciplinary teams to evaluate, develop and manage projects related to facilities strategy, warehouse transfers, operational process development, manufacturing transfers (from R&D to manufacturing and between facilities/groups), continuous improvement/lean initiatives, and similar
Maintains dashboard-style reporting of all active operations projects
Oversees, drives, and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects serving as liaison between project team, functional management, and the leadership team
Applies and demonstrates strong leadership that results in a collaborative culture using clear, credible, objective, and proactive communications and stakeholder management
Monitors the effectiveness and performance of the project and project team and facilitates the development of contingency plans and recommended corrective actions as required
Utilize effective project management techniques to independently execute on project deliverables; This includes managing scope, schedule, risk, and budget
Monitors the project from initiation through delivery
Helps drive requirements gathering, works on requirements planning and requirements management to ensure they meet demands of project's key stakeholders
Communicates with stakeholders, obtains stakeholder engagement to ensure the end products or processes will solve the targeted needs
Ensures compliance with established business policies and regulatory requirements
Participates on special projects and assignments as assigned and/ or required
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business or related field
Minimum 5-7 years of operations and/or program management experience
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience in the veterinary diagnostics, medical device, biotech, or other consumables/equipment based industry is preferred
Significant experience leading and motivating project teams in a cross-functional, indirect management environment
Demonstrated ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; Ability to deal and resolve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Demonstrated ability to assess and mitigate risks for assigned projects
Demonstrated ability to create cost controls and budgets for assigned projects
Demonstrated ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking questions as appropriate
Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and delegate tasks to efficiently move projects forward
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and fluid environment
Drive and determination to meet personal, department and company goals and objectives
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Exceptional conflict-resolution skills
High degree of ethics and professionalism while interacting with customers and co-workers
High degree of facilitation, leadership and management skills
Positive attitude to encourage team camaraderie and enthusiasm for operational excellence
Self-starter who is self-directed and focused on tasks at hand, and who needs little explicit direction and oversight
Significant MS Office experience required (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Well-organized and a collaborative, team player
Travel
Will there be notable travel in this position? Yes Percent of time: 25%
Working Conditions
The associate will primarily work in a typical office environment including use of cubicles, computers and overhead lighting. Temperature extremes will be minimal to nonexistent. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The associate will be required to use a computer, spreadsheets, data base management, email, and the Internet. The associate is frequently required to use a calculator; fax, copy machine, and phone system. The associate must occasionally use media equipment such as an overhead projector, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.
The Target Pay Range for this position is $88,200 - $110,000 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.
Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits and more:
Medical, Dental, Vision (multiple plans available)
Basic Life (company paid) & Supplemental Life
Short and Long Term Disability (company paid)
Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
Life Assistance Program
Pet Care Discounts
Several other health and wellness benefits
We are a rapidly growing, stable company with excellent advancement opportunity. We offer a great benefits package and associate pet health benefits too! If you are passionate about animal healthcare, are motivated by making a difference we want to hear from you!
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at Antech Careers (https://www.antechdiagnostics.com/about/careers/)