Sr Director Global Program Manager Early Stage RD - Intraocular Device

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We are currently hiring for a senior technical leader within Intraocular Devices to drive of its most critical product development projects. The role is to be based at our Fort Worth Texas Site.

Role Summary: TheSr. Director Global Program Manager is responsible for leading and driving the of Alcons most critical development projects (Alcon Top Projects ATPs) with full ownership and accountability for technical commercial and strategic deliverables. The role serves as the single Project and Core Team leader fostering crossfunctional collaboration to ensure the timely and costeffective progress of project deliverables. Reporting directly to Tech Platform Leads the Global Program Manager works to align all relevant functional stakeholders and senior management with the project strategy. Drives delivery of quality project milestones while seeking opportunities to accelerate delivery and navigate challenges with urgency and complete accountability. Responsible for content reporting to Alcons Innovation Board for new product development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define the projects path in alignment with governance requirements.

• Collaborate with functional stakeholders and senior management to design develop and launch products that meet customer needs and business objectives.

• Engage influence and ensure alignment of Core Team members and stakeholders with project strategy providing constructive challenge to team members and other stakeholders where relevant

• Resolve conflicts within the team and stakeholders to ensure the successful of projects.

• Manage crossfunctional dependencies and drive accountability for project deliverables.

• Lead project reviews with senior management and relevant governance bodies.

• Manage project budgets risks and issue escalation ensuring proactive resolution.

• Prioritize and balance activities that drive value quality and business acceleration.

• Participate in the selection and performance management of Core Team members.

Key Skills & Essential Requirements:

Domain:

• Strong technical/scientific knowledge within mechanical chemical or optical engineering.

• Proven product development experience with a track record of having developed complex high visibility and strategically important projects and product launches.

• Demonstrated business acumen and deep understanding of market requirements and alignment with company strategy.

• Proficient project management skills including the ability to manage timelines budgets and resources.

Leadership:

• Proven leadership experience in a matrixed multifunctional environment.

• Strong communication skills and executive presence with the ability to drive progress and align senior stakeholders.

• Ability to network and orchestrate across the organization and lead people effectively.

• Experience managing risks and resolving issues in complex crossfunctional settings.

Behavioral:

• Takes ownership and demonstrates accountability for project and team outcomes.

• Leads decisively driving swift decisionmaking based on enterprise considerations.

• Thinks strategically challenges the status quo and ensures focus remains on valuedriving activities.

• Fosters a culture of collaboration transparency and trust within the team.

• Reacts quickly to new information and quickly/nimbly realigns project activities (across the project) with business strategy

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