Manager, Continuous Improvement & PMO

Work Flexibility: Onsite

The Manager Continuous Improvement & PMO leads the Mako Robotics Continuous Improvement program and Project Management Office (PMO). This role drives Lean transformation operational excellence and portfolio governance across manufacturing operations while facilitating long-range operational strategy and execution. The position is responsible for delivering measurable business results through cost savings capacity expansion productivity improvement and strategic project portfolio management.

• Develop and execute the sites Continuous Improvement and PMO strategy aligning initiatives to both annual objectives and 3-5 year operational growth plans.
• Drive Lean manufacturing practices including Daily Management Leader Standard Work Gemba Kaizen Value Stream Mapping and structured problem solving.
• Build a culture of operational excellence focused on safety quality delivery productivity capacity and cost performance.
• Lead and develop a Continuous Improvement and PMO team including direct leadership of PMO resources and capability development across the organization.
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering Quality Supply Chain Finance and Operations teams to identify and implement strategic improvements.
• Own a portfolio of initiatives focused on cost savings operational efficiency capacity expansion and business transformation.
• Facilitate project intake business case development prioritization resource planning governance reviews and benefits realization.
• Lead recurring PMO governance reviews to assess portfolio performance remove execution barriers track cost savings commitments and ensure projects deliver expected results.
• Partner with Finance to validate business cases monitor projected versus realized savings and drive accountability for operational and financial outcomes.
• Provide leadership with clear visibility into portfolio health project risks resource constraints business impact and strategic trade-off decisions.
• Lead high-impact cross-functional programs and influence decision-making across all organizational levels including constructively challenging assumptions and recommending alternative approaches when needed.
• Establish project management standards governance processes and best practices while ensuring compliance with applicable quality financial EHS and regulatory requirements.

• Balances near-term improvement needs with long-term cost capacity and strategic portfolio commitments.

• Creates clear project ownership decision rights resource priorities and escalation paths across the portfolio.

• Develops Lean structured problem-solving project-management and portfolio-management capability across the Mako organization.

• Communicates risks tradeoffs investment needs progress and results clearly to site and senior leadership.

• Builds an inclusive engaged high-accountability team culture focused on safety quality customers people development and measurable business outcomes.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Operations Supply Chain or a related discipline.

• At least 8 years of relevant manufacturing continuous improvement project management or operations experience including at least 3 years leading CI initiatives projects programs or technical professionals.

• Masters degree Lean Six Sigma Black Belt PMP certification or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience leading Continuous Improvement and PMO functions in medical device or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success managing project portfolios tied to cost savings productivity improvements capacity expansion and operational transformation.
• Experience leading portfolio governance reviews financial benefit tracking benefits realization and executive-level reporting.
• Proven ability to influence leaders challenge conventional thinking facilitate difficult conversations and drive accountability across cross-functional teams.
• Strong business and financial acumen with experience connecting operational improvements to measurable P&L impact.

United States of America Pay Ranges:

• USN: $118000 - $196700 USD Annual

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Travel Percentage: 10%

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