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Evergen · 8 hours ago

CI Program Manager

Evergen is a global industry-leading contract development and manufacturing organization in regenerative medicine. They are seeking a CI Program Manager to oversee project management processes, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Health CareIndustrial ManufacturingMedical DeviceProduct Design

Responsibilities

Own and continuously improve project management framework, including process design, documentation, implementation, and governance
Define and communicate the vision, objectives, and KPIs for project management processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Monitor process health, report performance against KPIs, and synchronize improvement plans with other process owners
Develop and maintain project prioritization frameworks, resource management tools, and risk management protocols
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of project management practices across departments and functions
Partner with Research and Development Program Management to learn, apply, and maintain consistent best practices across NPD and cross-functional projects
Establish visibility and metrics around cross-organizational pressure points driven by resource constraints and change fatigue, enabling leaders to dynamically adjust priorities, delivery cadence, and interventions to sustain performance and employee morale
Lead cross-functional teams to identify, prioritize, and implement process improvement initiatives that align with company strategy, supporting departments across the organization
Facilitate ideation sessions, collect and synthesize improvement opportunities, and drive action plans for measurable results
Apply continuous improvement methodologies to optimize workflows, reduce waste, and enhance quality
Monitor and report on the effectiveness of improvement projects, adjusting strategies as needed
Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and ownership within project teams
Provide training, mentoring, and guidance to project managers and teams on best practices and continuous improvement tools
Communicate effectively with senior leadership, project sponsors, and stakeholders to drive buy-in and transparency

Qualification

Continuous ImprovementLean Six SigmaProject ManagementHealthcare Industry ExperienceAI ImplementationAnalytical SkillsStakeholder ManagementChange LeadershipProcess Improvement ToolsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
Proven experience (3-5yrs) in project management and continuous improvement, ideally in a process owner or leadership role
Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership abilities
Proficiency with project management and process improvement tools
Experience with AI and automation implementation
Move or lift objects up to 25 pounds
Frequent (>75%) stationary position (standing or sitting) while utilizing digital displays
Frequent (>75%) fine manipulation using hands and fingers (typing, opening, writing, clicking, paper sorting, etc.)
Onsite: Office environment with assigned workstation

Preferred

advanced degree
Commercial experience in healthcare industry
Lean Six Sigma

Benefits

Eligible annual bonus target: $15,000

Company

Evergen

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Evergen provides biomaterial development, manufacturing, and donor tissue processing services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2017-08-03Acquired

Leadership Team

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Chad Croasdale
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
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