Join us today and make a difference in people's lives! LivaNova is a global medical technology company built on nearly five decades of experience and a relentless commitment to improving the lives of patients around the world. Our advanced technologies and breakthrough treatments provide meaningful solutions for the benefit of patients, healthcare professionals, and healthcare systems. The company is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol “ LIVN .” LivaNova is headquartered in London (UK) with a presence in over 100 countries and a team of more than 3,000 employees worldwide. RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY This position is responsible for managing overall programs of small to medium scope or a subsection of a large-scale program. The Program Manager II provides leadership to cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategies for new product development, commercialization of new products and sustaining of existing products. This position is responsible for managing resources to ensure that programs meet milestones and deliverables. The Program Manager II represents the core team to the organization, reports team progress, program recommendations and resolution of issues. PRIMARY ACTIVITIES/DUTIES Develops detailed plans in alignment with strategic objectives of the program, including master schedules, budgets, program milestones, and key program tasks and deliverables Provides guidance and direction to core team as necessary to define clear goals and to evaluate progress Identifies and assists in clearing barriers to effective progress Resolves program resource issues and facilitates reallocation of activities and efforts to ensure schedules are achieved Conducts financial evaluation of programs. Facilitates all core team meetings and tracks progress against the project plan Complies with US FDA regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communication and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors and vendors LOCATION This position is based in Houston, TX. Candidates who are not local will be asked to relocate to Houston TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS This position may require business travel. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree in Engineering 5 years of progressively responsible experience within heavily regulated industries (e.g. Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace, Automobile, etc.) Demonstrated experience in leading projects and programs Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex business and technical aspects of small to medium scale development programs Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results Strong organizational, planning and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Broad, multi-disciplinary technical knowledge in on the medical device industry Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross functional business preferred PAY TRANSPARENCY A reasonable estimate of the annual base salary for this position is $125,000 - $145,000 discretionary annual bonus. Pay ranges may vary by location. Employee benefits include: Health benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision Personal and Vacation Time Retirement & Savings Plan (401K) Employee Stock Purchase Plan Training & Education Assistance Bonus Referral Program Service Awards Employee Recognition Program Flexible Work Schedules Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: LivaNova values equality and celebrates diversity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent and free from unlawful discrimination. Our selection process is driven by the key demands/requirements for the role rather than bias or discrimination on the basis of a candidate’s sex, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability/handicap or medical condition, family status, sexual orientation, religion, color, ethnicity, race or any other legally protected classification. Notice to third party agencies: Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Beware of Job Scams: Please beware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons posing as LivaNova recruiters or employees. The scammers may attempt to solicit confidential, personal information, such as a social security number, or your financial information. LivaNova will never ask for fees prior/during/after the application process, nor will we ask for banking details or personal financial information in return for the assurance of employment. If you are concerned that an offer of employment might be a scam or that the recruiter is not legitimate, please verify by searching for “See Open Jobs” on https://www.livanova.com/en-us/careers, and check that all recruitment emails come from an @livanova.com email address. Put your purpose to work! Here at LivaNova we are powerfully committed, proudly united and passionately focused. We are a very diverse team but united by our common passion to improve the lives of patients around the world. Whatever our role, we are proud to contribute to make the world a better and healthier place. We are looking for people who share the same values and want to pursue a meaningful career. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to work on what really matters and apply your skills whilst following your purpose. As a medical innovator, we offer a variety of exciting career paths for like-minded professionals and we would love to hear from you! Make your next job a life-changer and apply within! Interested in learning more about working at LivaNova? Visit www.livanova.com/careers to find out more.