CI Program Manager at RTI Surgical Inc – Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Location: On-site at 6455 City W Pkwy Suite 100, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Eligible annual bonus target: $15,000

Evergen is a global industry-leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) in regenerative medicine. As the only regenerative medicine company that offers a differentiated portfolio of allograft and xenograft biomaterials at scale, Evergen is headquartered in Alachua, FL, and has manufacturing facilities in West Lafayette, IN., Eden Prairie and Glencoe, MN., Neunkirchen, DE., Glasgow, UK., and Marton, NZ.

Read more about this change and Evergen’s commitment to advancing regenerative medicine here: https://lnkd.in/eMSfVJkM

Overview

The Continuous Improvement Manager – Project Management is responsible for optimizing the cross-functional project management process while also leading and executing continuous improvement and sustaining initiatives. This dual role ensures that both individual projects and the broader project management framework drive operational excellence, efficiency, and strategic alignment across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management Process Ownership

Cross-Functional Projects

• 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.[AL1]
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure. seamless integration of project management practices across departments and functions.

New Product Development (NPD) Program Partnership

• 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.

Continuous Improvement Project Leadership

• 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.

Strategic & Operational Alignment

• 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.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred

Experience

• Proven experience (3-5yrs) in project management and continuous improvement, ideally in a process owner or leadership role
• Commercial experience in healthcare industry preferred.

Certification

• Lean Six Sigma preferred

Skills

• 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

Impact & Growth

This role is pivotal in shaping both the tactical execution of projects and the strategic evolution of project management practices. Success in this position will drive measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and business outcomes, positioning the company for sustained growth and competitive advantage.

Travel

• Less than 10%

SAFETY

Physical Requirement

• 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.)

Working Environment

• Onsite: Office environment with assigned workstation
• Remote positions only: Home office environment with minimal distractions

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